Your Mayor and Councillors
The City of South Perth covers an area of around 19.9km² divided into four wards. Each ward is represented by two councillors and presided over by a popularly elected mayor.
Councillors are elected for four-year terms with council elections held every two years on the third Saturday in October, for half of the council members.
City of South Perth Mayor
Greg Milner
- Mobile 0447 024 264
- Email mayormilner@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2027
Elected Mayor in 2019 after serving as a councillor for two years, Mayor Milner is committed to helping provide sound financial management and cost-effective services for the residents and ratepayers of the City of South Perth. He has proudly called the City home since 2005.
Married with two young children, Mayor Milner holds a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) and Bachelor of Commerce from UWA. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (Company Director Course) and the Emerging Leaders in Governance Program. Mayor Milner also serves the community on the board of Amaroo Village and is a Friend of the Rotary Club of Como.
Prior to his election to Council, Mayor Milner practised as a commercial and property solicitor in private practice for more than 13 years.
Mayor Milner has a special interest in aged care issues and has worked with a number of aged care organisations as a solicitor, as a board member and as a volunteer.
Councillors
Como ward
Bronwyn Waugh
- Mobile 0418 794 602
- Email crwaugh@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2027
Elected in 2023, Cr Waugh lives, works and is raising her young family all within the beautiful City of South Perth.
She has a Bachelor of Business, a Juris Doctor and a strong commitment to her community where she strives to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents she serves.
Known for her approachable and empathetic nature, she believes in fostering open and transparent communication, ensuring that the voice of the community is heard and valued. With a strong focus on collaboration and consensus-building, she looks to find innovative solutions to the issues that matter to the residents of the City of South Perth.
In her capacity as a director of both a legal practice and a town planning firm based in South Perth, Cr Waugh also has a close connection to the business community and is committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive development. She advocates for responsible urban planning, provision of community facilities, and ensuring that the city's growth is balanced with the preservation of its natural beauty and heritage.
Manning ward
Blake D'Souza
- Mobile 0450 435 065
- Email crdsouza@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2029
First elected in 2017 aged 21, Cr D'Souza is the youngest elected member in the City's history.
A Waterford resident, he graduated from Trinity College and was offered a scholarship to Curtin University, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). His selection for the National Student Leadership Forum in Canberra and graduation from the John Curtin Leadership Academy motivated him to stand for Council and make a difference in his community.
As an energetic local advocate, Cr D'Souza hopes to bring a fresh and youthful perspective to the Council and foster a sense of consultation and inclusivity amongst all residents in the City.
André Brender-A-Brandis
- Mobile 0428 221 278
- Email crbrenderabrandis@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2027
DEPUTY MAYOR
Elected in 2019, Cr Brender-A-Brandis has lived in the City of South Perth since 1999.
Cr Brender-A-Brandis is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA), holding a Bachelor of Business (minor in Public Accounting) and is committed to ensuring financial integrity and transparency to deliver balanced budgets with the best possible outcomes for ratepayers.
He currently holds a senior State Government finance position and has formerly had finance and leadership positions with ASX public listed companies, government, accounting practices. He is formerly the Finance Manager for the City of South Perth.
Cr Brender-A-Brandis is actively involved in facilitating ICA finance workshops. He has served Communities for over 20 years including the following; honorary Treasurer and Director for RSPCA and Free the Bears Boards, volunteer for Youth Focus and counselling telephone helplines.
Moresby ward
Stephen Russell
Term of office ends: 2029
Cr Russell has lived with his family in the Moresby Ward since 2002 in both Kensington and Como suburbs.Cr Russell holds a Master of Science in Marine Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering with honours in Mechanical Engineering. His work experiences range from conceptual design through to operations and asset management in the marine, energy and defence industries, in both national and international theatres.
He cares deeply for the natural environment we all live in, the importance of our community groups, and for the principles of good government.
Hayley Prendiville
- Mobile 0402 142 309
- Email crprendiville@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2027
Elected in 2023, Cr Prendiville has resided in the City of South Perth since 2002 and is currently raising a young family in Kensington.
She is passionate about balancing the preservation of South Perth's beautiful environment while also ensuring the people in our community have the facilities they need to flourish. Other areas of importance to Cr Prendiville are community safety and supporting local groups and clubs.
A background in design, residential construction, branding and communications and extended experience volunteering with sporting clubs enables her to understand the needs of families in the area bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for our community.
She is committed to listening to the community, being open to discussion and representing the complex and changing needs of the Moresby community.
Mill Point ward
Tim Houweling
- Mobile 0408 416 800
- Email crhouweling@southperth.wa.gov.au
Term of office ends: 2029
Cr Houweling is a barrister and solicitor with extensive experience advising local governments, corporations, and state government entities in matters of town planning, environmental law, and local government law. He also practises in commercial litigation and native title.
With a career spanning both the private and public sectors, Cr Houweling has worked for a wide range of clients, from individuals and corporations to state and local governments. This breadth of experience places him in a strong position to represent his local community on the issues that matter most.
A little trivia: Cr Houweling was born at South Perth Hospital in 1969. Having raised his family here, he now has the time and commitment to give back to the community.
In his role on Council, Cr Houweling sees the strategic direction of the City, through policies and frameworks, as the most effective way to contribute to South Perth’s long-term, sustainable growth. His vision is to encourage appropriate forms of development while safeguarding the City’s unique character and protecting its greatest asset: the South Perth foreshore.
Jacqueline Raison
- Mobile 0477 76 75 74
- Email crraison@southperth.wa.gov.au
TERM OF OFFICE ENDS: 2027
Cr Raison has lived in Mill Point Ward with her husband and children for more than 20 years and is actively involved in her local community.
She is an experienced business and community leader with local knowledge and decades of business, finance and legal experience. Cr Raison holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance.
She is passionate about community wellbeing and has a particular interest in education. Cr Raison was elected as the Inaugural Chair of the South Perth Primary School Board and participated in Wesley College Strategy Think Tanks with other business leaders.
Cr Raison is committed to listening to South Perth and using her experience and local knowledge to be an effective member of Council.
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