Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick will not contest Mayoral position

Published on 17 August 2026

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Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick has announced he will not seek re-election when Councillors elect the Mayor in September.  

Statement from Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick 

“I have decided I will not contest the position of Mayor when Council elects its Mayor in September.    

I will, however, continue to serve as a Councillor and remain committed to representing our community and delivering for the Wingecarribee Shire.   

To be clear, I am not stepping away from Council, nor am I seeking a position in State or Federal politics. I look forward to continuing to serve our community as a Councillor.”