Breaking Barriers: Georges River Council’s Historic Female Leadership Duo

30/10/2024

Georges River Council has made history by becoming the first Council in Georges River and the former Hurstville and Kogarah Councils to have an all-female leadership team, with the election of Mayor Elise Borg and Deputy Mayor Nancy Liu. This milestone highlights a valuable shift toward increased representation of women in Council leadership.

Mayor Borg, an independent Councillor, and Deputy Mayor Liu, who brings over 20 years of experience in local government, are committed to building community confidence and connection. Their leadership reflects the diverse and vibrant community they represent.

Georges River Council Mayor Borg said: "As both Deputy Mayor Liu and I have daughters, we are naturally deeply engaged with our community alongside our families. We take pride in being role models for our daughters and helping to pave the way for future generations.

"This leadership is a message to our children and young people that through hard work, you can achieve your goals and take on significant roles within the community."

Deputy Mayor Liu echoed these sentiments: "Our journey highlights the importance of perseverance and passion. This is a lesson for all people in our community - that any goal is within reach if you're willing to put in the effort."

The new leadership team embodies the values of the Georges River community and strives to continue fostering connections and confidence within the region. Both Mayor Borg and Deputy Mayor Liu are dedicated to fostering strong relationships within the community, enhancing engagement, and ensuring that every voice is heard.

打破障碍：乔治河市议会具有历史性的女性领导二人组
Breaking Barriers: Georges River Council's Historic Female Leadership Duo

乔治河市议会开创历史，选举产生了市长Elise Borg（艾莉丝·博格）和副市长Nancy Liu（刘娜心），成为乔治河市议会和之前的好事围和高嘉华市议会第一个拥有一支全女性领导团队的市议会。这一里程碑突显了在市议会领导层中增加妇女代表人数的宝贵转变。

市长博格是一位独立议员，副市长刘娜心在地方政府拥有 20 多年的经验，致力于建立社区的信心和联系。她们的领导反映了她们所代表的多元化和充满活力的社区。

乔治河市议会市长博格说："由于刘副市长和我都有女儿，我们自然而然地与家人一起深入参与社区活动。我们为成为女儿们的榜样和帮助为子孙后代铺平道路而感到自豪。

"这种领导力是向我们的儿童和年轻人传达的信息，通过努力工作，您可以实现自己的目标并在社区中承担重要角色。"

刘副市长呼应了这些观点："我们的旅程突显了毅力和激情的重要性。这对我们社区中的所有人来说都是一个经验 - 如果你愿意付出努力，任何目标都可以实现。"

新的领导团队体现了乔治河社区的价值观，继续努力在该地区促进联系和信心。
博格市长和刘副市长都致力于建立社区的牢固关系，提高参与度，确保每个人的声音都能被听到。

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