From the Mayor - 26 February 2025
I’m pleased to share some exciting updates as we move into 2025, with strong financial management, community events, and important local initiatives shaping the year ahead.
Our first Council meeting for 2025 confirmed that Mosman remains in a strong financial position, as reflected in our Quarterly Budget Review Statement. Our careful management means we have no need for additional funding beyond our normal rates and other income sources. We are also continuing to invest in the services and infrastructure that make Mosman such a wonderful place to live.
The Mosman Art Walk kicked off last week and will continue until 11 March. This fantastic fundraiser for Mosman High School showcases the work of over 50 professional artists, many from Mosman, displayed in shopfronts throughout Mosman Village. As you stroll through the area, look for the stickers on the sidewalk outside participating retailers to easily identify the locations featuring artwork. If you haven’t yet had a chance to explore the trail, I encourage you to take a walk and support this wonderful initiative.
A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a special Mayoral Roundtable alongside 20 Sydney mayors, representing 3.5 million residents. The discussion focused on how we can foster social cohesion and inclusion in our communities, ensuring that all residents feel safe, valued, and connected. A key outcome was a commitment to strengthening cross-council collaboration, working together to share strategies, coordinate initiatives, and support programs that bring communities together and celebrate diversity.
Looking ahead, International Women’s Day celebrations will take place in early March. The Mosman Triathlon for Women, a recipient of a 24/25 Council Community Grant, will be held on 2 March, providing a friendly and supportive environment for women to try out triathlons. Later in the year, the Festival of Mosman will feature a two-day street party and a Navy Freedom of Entry Parade, with more exciting details to be shared in the coming months.
I look forward to keeping you updated on all that’s happening in Mosman and hope to see many of you at upcoming events.