Junior Mayor

Each year a primary school student is elected the Junior Mayor of Kingston.

This initiative has been running for more than 60 years in partnership with the Chelsea Rotary Club.

Primary school students learn about local government and the democratic process while gaining leadership and presentation skills.

The Junior Mayor receive robes, chains and money from the Chelsea Rotary Club and is also called on to assist the Mayor at a range of official Council events. 

Evie Brandon-Cope from Edithvale Primary School is the Junior Mayor 2025-26.

Chloe Smith from Chelsea Heights Primary School is the Deputy Junior Mayor for 2025-26.

The Junior Council for 2025 is:

  • Paloma Lopez from Bonbeach Primary School for Banksia Ward 
  • Mikayla Hipolito from Westall Primary School for Bunjil Ward 
  • Declan Charles from Christway College for Caruana Ward 
  • Tia Pierce from St John Vianney’s Primary School for Chicquita Ward 
  • Olivia Shannon from St Patrick’s Primary School for Como Ward 
  • Rohin Jain from Southmoor Primary School for Karkarook Ward 
  • Chloe Smith from Chelsea Heights Primary School for Longbeach Ward 
  • Emily Marshall from Parkdale Primary School for Melaleuca Ward 
  • Evie Brandon-Cope from Edithvale Primary School for Sandpiper Ward 
  • Damian Roufail from Cheltenham East Primary School for Wattle Ward 
  • Claire O’Donnell from Aspendale Gardens Primary School for Yammerbook Ward 
  • Romeo Emmett from Yarrabah School as Councillor’s Choice

 

Kingston's previous Junior Mayors:

Year         Name

2024/25    Isabella Koukoumanos

2023/24    Alexandra Shewan

2022/23    Eli Murphy

2021/22    Amelia Holko

2020/21    Jack O'Connor 

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