Meet the Councillors
Read profiles and find contact details for each of the seven Greater Shepparton councillors
Greater Shepparton is an unsubdivided municipality.
Seven councillors were elected in December 2008.
Those elected were Cr Geoff Dobson (Mayor), Cr Kevin 'Gunna' Ryan (Deputy Mayor), Cr Cherie Crawford, Cr Chris Hazelman, Cr Jenny Houlihan, Cr Milvan Muto and Cr Michael Polan.
Councillor Geoff Dobson has lived in Shepparton for most of his life; his family is third generation Shepparton residents.
Councillor Kevin 'Gunna' Ryan and his family live in Harston Tatura, where the Ryan family was original settlers.
Councillor Cherie Crawford lives in Mooroopna and has been involved in local government for many years.
Councillor Chris Hazelman has lived in Shepparton with his family for most of his life.
Councillor Houlihan has lived in Shepparton for forty years with her husband Leo and has two children and five grandchildren, who all live locally.
Councillor Muto was born in France and migrated with his family to the Shepparton area when he was a baby. He has lived in Tatura, Toolamba and now resides in Shepparton.
This is Councillor Polan’s first term as a Councillor.