Meet your Mayor and Councillors

Your Councillors represent you. You can make contact in any of the following ways:

Phone or email your Mayor or Councillors using the contact details listed below.

You can write to:

Glenelg Shire Council, PO Box 152, Portland Victoria 3305

Request an appointment by contacting the Business Support Officer CEO Department - Robbie Lane

Phone: 03 5522 2209

Email: rlane@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Your Councillors

Karen Stephens

Mayor

Telephone0488 900 645
Email karen.stephens@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileCr Karen Stephens was elected to Council in March 2002 and is currently serving her 5th term as Mayor. Based in Casterton, she is committed to representing the diverse needs of the region and brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the Glenelg Shire community.

Deputy Mayor

Telephone0436 105 205
Email matt.jowett@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileMatt is a Portland resident, husband, father and business owner. He is passionate about all things happening in the Glenelg Shire. Matt has an ability to see issues from multiple different perspectives. Matt has been elected as the Deputy Mayor for 2025/2026.

Councillor

Telephone0461 352 289
Email robyn.mcdonald@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileRobyn is a 4th generation Portland Local. She works as an Art & Design teacher and an Interior Design lecturer. Robyn is also a coordinator for the Julia Street Creative Space. Robyn served as Deputy Mayor for 2024/2025.

Councillor

Telephone0439 867 989
Email duane.angelino@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileAfter Duane's recent retirement, he saw a need to help the local and wider community of the Glenelg Shire. He has been given an opportunity to help the community to grow and develop in the future. He knows that we have a great community and will work to bring a stable framework for the future.

Councillor

Telephone0437 788 034
Email michael.carr@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileA lifelong Portland local, Michael grew up on the family farm and completed his education at local schools. He is married with three children. Michael has a strong understanding of the local industry. He is currently the infrastructure manager at the Port of Portland and was previously employed at Portland Aluminium for over ten years.

Councillor

Telephone0484 369 050
Email john.pepper@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileJohn is dedicated to being a voice for the community. He is proud to represent the diverse people, businesses, and families that make our region great. John is here to listen, support and help Glenelg thrive together.

Councillor

Telephone0400 106 936
Email Mary.picard@cr.glenelg.vic.gov.au
ProfileDr Mary Picard, Director and Senior Consultant with Humanitarian and Development Consulting, works from Portland with the United Nations and other international and Australian organisations on disaster and climate resilience, gender equality and social inclusion. Bringing a legal background to the role, Mary is committed to supporting good governance and to working with local groups and community.