We are pleased to announce the election of the newly elected  Council,Mayor of Cumberland City Councillor Joseph Rahme, together with the new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Michael Zaiter, following this evening’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

Mayor Rahme has proudly served the Cumberland community as a Councillor for the past 14 years. His extensive experience, commitment to the community and understanding of the needs and aspirations of local residents will support him as he takes on the important responsibility of leading Cumberland City Council as Mayor for the next two years.

Commenting on his appointment, Mayor Rahme said:

“I am honoured to be elected as Mayor of Cumberland and look forward to working with my fellow Councillors, staff and the community to deliver positive outcomes for our city.”

Oz Arab media congratulates Mayor Joseph Rahme and Deputy Mayor Michael Zaiter on their appointments and wishes them every success in their new leadership roles.

It is also a proud and significant moment for our local community to see both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cumberland City Council proudly representing their Lebanese heritage.

The Lebanese-Australian community has made an important contribution to the social, cultural and economic life of Cumberland and Western Sydney over many decades. The election of Mayor Rahme and Deputy Mayor Zaiter is a wonderful reflection of the diversity of our community and the valuable contribution of people of Lebanese heritage to public life in Australia.

We look forward to seeing Mayor Rahme and Deputy Mayor Zaiter work together with their fellow Councillors, Council staff, community organisations, businesses and residents to continue building a strong, inclusive and vibrant Cumberland City.

Congratulations to Mayor Joseph Rahme and Deputy Mayor Michael Zaiter on this important achievement. We wish them both a successful and rewarding term of office.