Mayor and Councillors
Left to Right: Cr Paul Pratt, Cr Tricia Jones, Cr Brendan Kingwill, Cr Kate Wilson (Mayor), Cr Adam Sheehan, Cr Suzanne Allen (Deputy Mayor), Cr Ben Lucas, Cr Jess Hamilton and Cr Danny Goss.
Baw Baw Shire is divided into three wards; including the West Ward, Central Ward, and East Ward.
There are three Councillors elected in each ward, making a total of nine Councillors.
2025/2026 Mayoral election
At its statutory meeting held on Wednesday 12 November 2025, Council elected Cr Kate Wilson as Mayor and Cr Suzanne Allen as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/2026 term.
Councillors are elected to lead and represent the whole community. As your local elected representative, they advocate on behalf of residents and work to assist them. As members of Council, individual Councillors have responsibilities to other Councillors and the community.
Councillors' responsibilities include approving the Council Plan and Council Budget. They have a responsibility, as stewards of community resources, to manage the Council's assets, provide a wide range of services and facilities, and ensure finances are allocated in the best interests of the whole community.
Baw Baw Shire Council Ward Map
Baw Baw Shire Council’s Ward Boundaries have been adjusted following a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) review conducted in accordance with section 15(2) of the Local Government Act 2020.
