Deputy Mayor - Cr Sharon Gibson

Councillor Sharon Gibson is one of the longest standing Councillors, having been first elected to Council in December 2008 and has been successfully elected each term up to November 2024 consecutively.  

Cr Gibson has served two terms as Mayor and five terms as Deputy Mayor, with three being in succession.

Cr Gibson has been on four State Municipal Association Victoria (MAV) Committees, including, Emergency Management Transport, Environmental and Professional Development Reference. Cr Gibson has a regular segment on Gippsland FM called Valley Talks where she interviews four guests each week on a wide range of topics.

Cr Gibson is passionate about helping people and one of the things she loves most about Latrobe City is its people and its location; the fact that it’s only one hour from the beach, snow and close to Melbourne.

In her upcoming Council term, Cr Gibson is aspiring to diversify Latrobe City’s economy so it can once again be a powerhouse.