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Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp to stand down in June to 'seek new opportunities'

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will not seek re-election in October, stepping down in June after six years in office.
Deputy mayor Nicholas Reece will take over as acting lord mayor until the upcoming local government elections.
Capp reflected on her tenure, citing challenges including the COVID-19 lockdowns and highlighting projects like the Queen Victoria Market redevelopment.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp announces resignation

Melbourne's Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced she will not contest the next local government election in late June.

1 month ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp to stand down in June to 'seek new opportunities'

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says she won't stand for re-election later this year and will seek new opportunities outside of local government.

1 month ago·Australia

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News

‘Dark days’: Lord Mayor Sally Capp calls it quits

Melbourne’s two-term lord mayor will not seek re-election later this year after the “dark days: of the pandemic.

1 month ago

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The West Australian

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will step down after deciding not to put her hand up for re-election after six years in the role.

1 month ago

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PerthNow

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will step down after deciding not to put her hand up for re-election after six years in the role.

1 month ago·Perth, Australia

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The Age

War chest key to race to become Melbourne’s next lord mayor

Capp made the expected announcement on Thursday morning, a month after a long break that included a voyage to Antarctica with her sister where, she told The Age, she contemplated her future.

1 month ago·Australia

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