Camden Councillors Ashleigh Cagney and Therese Fedeli have been elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively at our recent Ordinary Council meeting.

Mayor Cagney said she was honoured to be re-elected Mayor of Camden.

“I’m thrilled to be working with my fellow eight Councillors in the fastest growing Council in Australia. Camden is a diverse and connected community with amazing opportunities for growth while cherishing our rich heritage and supporting natural environment projects,” Mayor Cagney said.

Cr Cagney, who lives in Currans Hill with her husband John and four children, has been active in the community through her involvement with St Clare’s Parents and Friends Association Executive Camden Rotary, Camden Youth Council and Camden Rotary’s Relay for Life Committee. She is also a board member of the Macarthur Football Association and South West Sydney Academy of Sport.

First elected to Mayor in May of 2023, she has been involved with a number of initiatives, including NAIDOC Week celebrations, National Tree Day with 3,000 native species planted, the Mayor’s Winter Sleepout to combat homelessness, the Camden Careers Expo, Seniors Festival events and many more.

Mayor Cagney said she was looking forward to the community enjoying the $67 million Oran Park Leisure Centre, which opens from 21 October.

“With summer just around the corner, the local community and visitors can enjoy world class leisure and aquatic facilities for many decades to come, Mayor Cagney said. 

“Hopefully, Oran Park Leisure Centre will become the Southwest Sydney home of many aspiring athletes, their families and future Olympians.”

Mayor Cagney said she’s also looking forward to working with internal and external stakeholders on the $10 million Camden Animal Shelter project, as construction is expected to commence in mid-2025 and be completed in mid-2026.

“When I was previously Mayor of Camden, it was great to officially launch stage two of the Narellan Sports Hub and provide the community with its first-ever Camden Christmas Festival and Oran Park Christmas Concert,” Mayor Cagney said.

Cr Therese Fedeli said, “I’m thrilled to be the Deputy Mayor of Camden and I’m really looking forward to serving this wonderful community in a range of projects. I believe we can achieve some great results along with my fellow Councillors.”

To watch the Ordinary Council meeting from Tuesday 15 October, please visit Camden Council web streaming from Friday 18 October, after 12pm.