Sam Elmir is an Australian politician who is currently serving as Mayor of Georges River since September 2023.[1] As a councillor, Elmir was expelled from the Liberal Party due to branch stacking allegations,[2][3] in which more than 100 members were signed up to the party and given fake email addresses.[4]
Elmir currently sits as an independent Mayor, and is backed by the Georges River Residents and Ratepayers party, in exchange for the position of Deputy Mayor.
Tenure edit
Elmir ran successfully in Blakehurst Ward in both the 2017,[5] and 2021 local elections, as a Liberal.[6]
As councillor, Elmir had been appointed to the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board, by the state government.[7]
Under his tenure, the council became the first to attempt a metropolitan e-scooter trial.[8] Elmir was also responsible for the opening of Memory Lane Social Club, a place designed for people with dementia.[9]
Personal life edit
Elmir has had prior experience as a pharmacy proprietor, Councillor on Georges River Council, and is involved with a number of not-for-profit organisations, including the Australian Christian and Muslim Friendship Society.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Labor Party loses grip: Sam Elmir takes over as mayor of Georges River Council". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Lib councillors expelled from party amid stacking allegations". Daily Telegraph (Australia).
- ^ Elsworthy, Emma (2023-02-13). "Seeing red over $1.5m in Liberal pork". Crikey. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Rose, Tamsin (2022-12-16). "NSW Liberals expel senior members, refer themselves to election watchdog after branch-stacking inquiry". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Georges River Council election: Sam Elmir, Liberal for Blakehurst Ward". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Liberal team for Georges River Council". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Georges River Councillor Sam Elmir appointed to Multicultural NSW Advisory Board". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ Bowring, Declan (2024-01-10). "'Laggard' NSW begins first trial of e-scooters in metropolitan Sydney". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Georges River Council (via Public) / Memory Lane Social Club offers a haven for individuals living with dementia and their carers". www.publicnow.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Georges River Councillor Sam Elmir appointed to Multicultural NSW Advisory Board". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-16.