17-26 - VLGA Connect - Friday 29 May 2026

About this episode

Chris Eddy discusses local government issues with Cr Simone Zmood and highlights the importance of the Mary Rogers Awards with Cr Kylie Spears.

This week on VLGA Connect, host Chris Eddy speaks with the mayor of Glen Eira City Council, Cr Simone Zmood, about the council’s successful application for a rate cap variation, the reasons behind the request and how they consulted with the community. To celebrate the launch of the 2026 Mary Rogers Awards for women in local government, Chris talks to last year’s inaugural winner Cr Kylie Spears from Maroondah City Council about why the awards are important and why people should nominate. Sp...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Eddy

Guests: Cr Simone Zmood, Cr Kylie Spears

Topics covered

• local government
• rate cap variation
• community consultation
• women in local government
• awards

Keywords

• Glen Eira City Council
• rate cap variation
• community consultation
• Mary Rogers Awards
• women in local government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Glen Eira City Council, Maroondah City Council

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