City's Elected Members

Mayor Terresa Lynes
Elected as Mayor in 2021, Terresa is a dedicated council member who has lived in the City of Gosnells for over 30 years and has raised her children in the community. She is committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive community while also being mindful of responsible financial management.

Tel: 9397 3281
Mob: 0400 330 568
Term expires: 16 October 2027

Deputy Mayor, Cr Serena Williamson
Serena is a dedicated Councillor with a passion for making the City of Gosnells an exceptional place to live and raise a family.  Her commitment to sustainable practices, economic well-being, and environmental preservation reflects her determination to ensure a prosperous and harmonious community for all residents and future generations.

Mob: 0490 886 003
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Peter Abetz
Since being elected to Council in 2017, Peter has brought a wide range of professional and life experiences to local government.  His passion is to help make the City of Gosnells a great place to live and bring up a family.

Mob: 0409 076 155
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Aaron Adams
Aaron has been a Councillor for the past 5 years and has dedicated his time to helping residents.  He was the owner/operator of a small business in the City of Gosnells for 21 years and has lived in Thornlie with his family for the past 25 years.

Mob: 0417 872 257
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Dillon Mason
Dillon lives in the City of Gosnells with his wife. He has spent over a decade working in the education sector in a variety of roles, primarily as a primary school teacher

Mob: 0422 141 850
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Kylie Dalton

I am honoured to have been elected as a City of Gosnells Councillor, representing the vibrant community of Thornlie where I have proudly resided for over 15 years.

Mob: 0414 671 318
Term expires: 15 October 2027

Cr Glenn Dewhurst
Glenn has been a Councillor for the past 12 years, spending 2 years as Mayor in 2017 and 2018.  Even though the Mayoral role was turbulent, it was necessary to shake up the Council, of which he was able to do.

Mob: 0407 153 787
Term expires: 29 October 2029

Cr Malik Sajjad
A Huntingdale resident, lived in Australia for more than 20 years including the past decade in the City of Gosnells. Malik is an active social sports participant and a proud committee member at the Thornlie Tennis Club.

Mob: 0401 573 955
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Saiful Islam JP

I’m Saiful, your elected Councillor since 2023, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to public service. 

Mob: 0437 230 672
Term expires: 15 October 2027

Cr Diane Lloyd

Diane has lived with her husband Jon and their two boys Sam and Will in Gosnells for over a decade. She has a close connection with the Gosnells community having run a self-funded Eco Community Hub, Jacaranda House and being the Co-founder of the local not-for-profit Sam’s Spares with her 19-year-old son Sam.

Mob: 0432 855 977
Term expires: 15 October 2027

Cr Leah Szczyglak
Leah grew up in Thornlie and graduated from Thornlie Senior High School.  With her partner, she chose to raise her family in Martin in the beautiful rural part of the City of Gosnells. 
Public speaking is one of her strengths and she is not afraid to ask hard questions or to take part in difficult conversations.

Mob: 0461 418 601
Term expires: 20 October 2029

Cr Balli Singh JP
Balli has been an active member within the City of Gosnells community for the past 14 years.  He has volunteered his time to assist residents with business continuity, bereavement services, food relief for struggling families and individuals as well as student assistance to name a few.  He continues to work with various multicultural communities to assist them integrate into the Australian way of life and hopes to bring transparency, accountability, growth and community concerns to the forefront during his term on Council.

Mob: 0450 575 476
Term expires: 15 October 2027

Cr Emma Zhang
Emma Zhang has been living in the City of Gosnells since 2012 and brings her extensive professional background and decision-making skills to the local council.

Mob: 0432 710 350
Term expires: 15 October 2027