City Councillors

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: 0407 448 766
Term expires: 17 October 2025

Deputy Mayor Cr Adam Hort
Adam believes the role of local government is to make life better for our community and aims to achieve this by bringing fresh concepts and ideas to the council and by working closely with the community to ensure council decisions and strategy continue to reflect the views of the people.

Mob: 0430 198 955
Term expires: 20 October 2023

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: 17 October 2025

Cr Aaron Adams
Aaron has been a Councillor for the past 4 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 23 years.

Mob: 0417 872 257
Term expires: 20 October 2023

Cr Caren Baayens
Caren grew up in Beckenham and now owns her own family home in the suburb.  She has three young boys and loves to explore the outdoors with her family.

Mob: 0419 517 060
Term expires: 17 October 2025

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: 20 October 2023

Cr David Goode JP
Self employed Finance & Mortgage Broker (18 years). Having worked in the banking and finance industry for over 40 years I know the costs of living and how people are affected as I see it every day.

Mob: 0421 415 558
Term expires: 17 October 2025

Cr Dave Griffiths
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Mob: 0438 595 795
Tel: 9398 2242
Term expires: 20 October 2023

Cr Kevin McDonald
Moving to the City of Gosnells in the late 80’s, I have lived in Thornlie for over 30 years now, and with my wife Catherine, raised three amazing children here.

Mob: 0447 817 181
Term expires: 17 October 2025

Cr Sarah Patterson
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Mob: 0499 989 936
Term expires: 20 October 2023

Cr Serena Williamson
With a professional background in Accounting, Technology and Management, Serena prioritises responsible decision making, with a focus on minimising rate increases, whilst delivering projects and services to meet our community needs.

Mob: 0490 886 003
Term expires: 17 October 2025

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: 20 October 2023