Mayors & Councillors
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- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Mayor and deputy
Councillor Todd Carney was elected as Mayor of Penrith City at the 25 September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. The Mayoral term will be until 14 September 2024, or at the next election.
Councillor Mark Davies was elected as Deputy Mayor at the 25 September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council and will serve until 14 September 2024, or at the next election.
Councillors
Visit our Government & Wards page to find out more about local government including the ward boundaries within Penrith.
Please view the Councillor Contact list here.
South Ward
The South Ward includes the suburbs of Badgerys Creek, parts of Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, parts of Kingswood, Leonay, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, parts of Penrith, Regentville, South Penrith and Wallacia.
Councillor Mark Davies - Deputy Mayor (LIB)
Cr Mark Davies is serving his first term as Deputy Mayor of Penrith, as he was elected at the September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Cr Davies was elected to Council in 2004 and was Mayor during 2012-13.
Cr Mark Davies is serving his first term as Deputy Mayor of Penrith, as he was elected at the September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Cr Davies was elected to Council in 2004 and was Mayor during 2012-13. He is passionate about attracting investment to the City, boosting the local economy and creating more jobs for residents.
Before joining Council, Cr Davies worked as a broadcast technician in the television industry and currently runs a small business, Tech-Dry Building Products. Cr Davies is married to Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa. In his spare time, he enjoys photography and playing the guitar.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
Councillor Karen McKeown OAM (ALP)
Cr Karen McKeown OAM was first elected to Council in 2004. She served as Mayor in 2015-2016 and 2020-2021, and also served as Deputy Mayor in 2006-07 and in 2019-2020. In March 2023, Cr McKeown was elected as Member for Penrith.
Cr Karen McKeown OAM was elected to Council in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016, served as Mayor in 2015-2016 and again from September 2020 until December 2021. She also served as Deputy Mayor in 2006-07 and in 2019-2020. In March 2023, Cr McKeown was elected as Member for Penrith. She also serves the people of NSW as a Member of the Committee on Children and Young People and the Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission. Cr McKeown holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from WSU Majoring in Management with double submajors in Law & Employee Relations and the Executive Certificate for Elected Members from UTS. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. Cr McKeown is active in many community organisations and committees including as Vice President of Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW. Cr McKeown is also currently a Councillor on Hawkesbury River County Council, Director of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts, Local Traffic Committee, Chair of Council’s Resilience Committee and Multicultural Working Party, a Director of Local Government NSW and Australian Local Government Association, and Director and Deputy Chair of Active Super. She has previously served as a member of the Penrith CBD Corporation Board. Cr McKeown is one of Council’s Sustainability Champions and represents Council and the City on environmental topics. She is also passionate about ending homelessness and providing a voice for our growing multicultural community.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 386, Emu Plains NSW 2750
Phone
Councillor Sue Day (IND)
Cr Sue Day was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving her first term as councillor.
Cr Sue Day was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving her first term as Councillor. Cr Day moved to Penrith in 2002 with her husband and their daughter and is still proud to call Penrith home. She has spent years advocating for improved transport services and hopes that through her role as a councillor, she can help to create a more connected and vibrant City. She holds diplomas in Business Management, Financial Services, Communications and Accounting, and for the past 25 years has held professional roles in finance management. Coming from a large extended family, Cr Day believes it takes a village to raise a child and sees the benefits of providing good quality, affordable childcare, to give children the best start in life. While raising her daughter, Cr Day joined the Penrith City Children’s Services Co-operative and is currently serving as a Council representative. She has been on the Board as a Director for more than 18 years. Cr Day is a member of Council’s Resilience Committee. She currently volunteers with the Schools Industry Partnership in Penrith, which connects students with employers to help them reach their career potential. Cr Day is also passionate about providing essential transport and infrastructure for the future. A commuter herself, Cr Day is calling for better connectivity in and around Penrith City.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 386, Penrith NSW 2750
Phone
Fax
02 4732 7958
Councillor Mark Rusev (LIB)
Cr Mark Rusev was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term as councillor.
Cr Mark Rusev was elected to Penrith City Council at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term on Council. As a resident of St Clair, Cr Rusev understands the day-to-day needs of Penrith City Council residents and recognises the requirement to unlock the full potential of the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA). He is focused on catering for our city’s growing population by working to create employment opportunities, build new infrastructure to accommodate our expanding community, and increase the quality of life for residents. Cr Rusev feels Council services are essential for creating a vibrant community, and is particularly interested in enhancing community libraries. Cr Rusev values the opportunities the Western Sydney (Nancy-Bird Walton) International Airport at Badgerys provides to the LGA. He is committed to continuing to advocate for more funding from the NSW and Federal Governments to fund transformational projects in our community. Cr Rusev also values the diversity within Penrith City and welcomes the contribution of new citizens who bring fresh perspectives and family oriented values to the area. Cr Rusev represents Council as a board member of the Penrith CBD Corporation. He is a member of Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee, Resilience Committee, Library Services Working Party, Multicultural Working Party, Recreation Working Party, and serves as a Penrith City Council Sustainability and Resilience Champion.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 386, Penrith NSW 2750
Phone
Fax
02 4732 7958
East Ward
The East Ward includes the suburbs of Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Colyton, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek, parts of Kingswood, Mount Vernon, North St Marys, Orchard Hills, Oxley Park, St Clair and St Marys.
Councillor Todd Carney - Mayor (ALP)
Cr Todd Carney is serving his first term as Mayor of Penrith, having been elected at the September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Born and raised in Western Sydney, Cr Carney was elected to Council in 2016.
Cr Todd Carney is serving his first term as Mayor of Penrith, having been elected at the September 2023 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Born and raised in Western Sydney, Cr Carney was elected to Council in 2016. After starting his apprenticeship at the age of 16, Cr Carney worked as a heavy vehicle mechanic for 12 years. He is currently a Service Manager for a crane manufacturer in Western Sydney. Cr Carney also worked as an electorate officer in the Office of David Bradbury MP for six years, advocating for Western Sydney and helping local residents on a daily basis. Cr Carney represents Council on the Access Committee and is a member on the Children’s Services Cooperative Ltd Board.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
Fax
North Ward
The North Ward includes the suburbs of Agnes Banks, Berkshire Park, Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, Castlereagh, Cranebrook, Emu Heights, parts of Emu Plains, Jordan Springs, parts of Kingswood, Llandilo, Londonderry, parts of Penrith, Werrington, Werrington County and Werrington Downs.
Councillor Glenn Gardiner (LIB)
Cr Glenn Gardiner was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term as councillor.
Cr Glenn Gardiner was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term as councillor. Cr Gardiner lives in Londonderry with his wife, Peta, and children, Connor and Amelia. His family has been connected to Western Sydney since the 1940s, when Cr Gardiner’s greatgrandfather moved to St Marys to work nearby at the former ADI site at Dunheved. Cr Gardiner has long held an interest in politics and believes the biggest difference can be made on a local level, which led him to join Council. His passion for helping community members and advocating for the needs of others transcends his role as a councillor. Cr Gardiner works as a Residence Manager for Arcare, a 5-star aged care provider, and serves as Chair of SeeAbility, a Penrith-based organisation supporting people with neurological disabilities, such as autism or acquired brain injuries. Cr Gardiner has also served the community as a member of the NSW Rural Fire Service - Londonderry Brigade for 10 years. During his first term, Cr Gardiner is focused on ensuring the growth of the Penrith LGA with the goal of creating a liveable City, which respects and harnesses the can-do attitude and family-focused culture that consumes Penrith. He believes this starts with the basics, such as giving residents the best possible access to quality roads, great community parks and a thriving local economy. Cr Gardiner is passionate about flood management and represents Council on the Floodplain Risk Management Committee. He hopes to liaise with government agencies and assist with improving the emergency flood response. Cr Gardiner was also on the Board of Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM (IND)
Cr Kevin Crameri OAM was first elected to Council in 1974. He served as Mayor in 1996-97, 2009- 10 and 2010- 11, and as Deputy Mayor in 1988-89. He is also a Justice of the Peace.
Cr Kevin Crameri OAM was first elected to Council in 1974. He served as Mayor in 1996-97, 2009- 10 and 2010- 11, and as Deputy Mayor in 1988-89. He is also a Justice of the Peace. He has lived in the local area since he was six years old and is actively involved in many local committees and groups, including Chairperson for Council’s Flood Committee since its inception.
Cr Crameri is a life member and former Deputy Captain of the Llandilo brigade of the Rural Fire Service, life member of Llandilo P&C, member of the Nepean District Historical Society and was President of Cranebrook High P&C for six years.
Cr Crameri is a qualified fitter machinist, chainsaw operator and tool maker. He received his Order of Australia medal (OAM) in 1999 for service to local government and the community. He is a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, and in any spare time he enjoys swimming, fishing and working with his horses. Cr Crameri is committed to representing the interests of the residents of Penrith.
Contact detalis
Postal Address
Justice of the Peace, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
Mobile
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Councillor Ross Fowler OAM (LIB)
Cr Ross Fowler OAM is a third generation representative in local government, following in the footsteps of his late father Bernie, a former Mayor of Penrith City and his grandfather John, who was an Alderman on Mulgoa Municipal Council.
A long-term local resident, Cr Fowler is in his seventh consecutive term on Council after first being elected in 1991. He served as Mayor in 1995-1996, 2013, 2014 and 2018-2020. He also served as Deputy Mayor in 2015. Cr Fowler holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a registered Company Auditor and Tax Agent and is the Principal of Ross Fowler and Co, a Chartered Accountancy firm in Penrith. Since 1991 he has represented Council on CivicRisk Mutual Ltd, (formerly Westpool) – the local government insurance and risk management mutual –and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors. Cr Fowler was instrumental in securing the Whitewater venue for Penrith in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics, and was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company which operates the facility since its incorporation in 1999. He is a member of the Boards of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Ltd and Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative, and also represents Council on the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee. His extensive financial acumen has been of great benefit to Council. Cr Fowler is leading Council’s aim to increase its property portfolio with the aim of reducing Council’s future financial reliance on rates income.
Cr Fowler’s goal is to help support a strong local economy and ensure Council remains in a sound financial position to best meet the needs and expectations of residents and ratepayers. Outside his duties as a Councillor, he has been a Director of the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) since 2004. He is a member of St Marys Rotary Club, having held positions including president, club service director, community service director, secretary and treasurer. He is also the President of the Board of Trustees for Blaxland Crossing Rest and Recreation Ground Land Manager at Wallacia. He enjoys time with his family, gardening, local history and bee keeping.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Councillor John Thain (ALP)
Cr John Thain has been a Penrith City Councillor since 1999. He served as Mayor in 2005-06 and 2016-18 and Deputy Mayor in 2004-05 and in 2022.
Cr John Thain has been a Penrith City Councillor since 1999. He served as Mayor in 2005-06 and 2016-18, and as Deputy Mayor in 2004-05 and again from January 2022. Cr Thain has been involved with several committees, including as Chair and Vice Chair of Hawkesbury River County Council, Chair of Penrith Sports Stadium, and as a member of the Ripples Board and the North St Marys Neighbourhood Committee. From 2016-18, Cr Thain was the Chair of the Western Sydney City Deal Mayoral Forum. He also served on the Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd Board. Cr Thain holds electrical qualifications, is a former senior advisor to a NSW Housing Minister, and works in the Allied Health, Disability Sector. Cr Thain is a strong advocate for people with disability and of housing diversity and affordability. He is committed to building strategic alliances and partnerships to deliver Council’s vision for Penrith as a sustainable and vibrant city.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
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Councillor Jonathan Pullen (IND)
Cr Jonathan Pullen was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term as councillor.
Cr Jonathan Pullen was elected at the Local Government election in December 2021 and is serving his first term as councillor. Cr Pullen was born at Nepean Hospital in 1990 and has spent his life in Penrith. Cr Pullen is a Western Sydney University graduate and holds a Bachelor of Communication. He has a professional background in publishing, marketing, e-commerce, digital marketing and social media. Cr Pullen has always held a firm interest in local, state and federal politics; becoming politically active from a young age, he began volunteering and campaigning for the Labor Party. He served as President of the ALP Lindsay Federal Electorate Council for five years and as Treasurer and Secretary of the Werrington and Cambridge Park ALP branch for five years. Within these roles and through his work with local and state government organisations, Cr Pullen has become well-versed in discussing the needs of residents. Now serving as an Independent, Cr Pullen is proud to oversee the city’s development as an iconic locale with an unfaltering commitment to progress, quality of life and growth opportunities for business.
Contact details
Postal Address
Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751
Phone
Fax
02 4732 7958