Sailors Bay Ward:
Tanya Taylor and her team

When I was elected by the community as Mayor of Willoughby Council in December 2021, community matters were at the heart of my campaign and remain my inspiration and drive to make Willoughby vibrant, inclusive and sustainable.

I am proud to have led the Council in adapting our services and supporting the community during some challenging economic times. Collaborating to achieve many positive outcomes, including:
• Improved parking and pedestrian safety
• New walking and cycling routes
• Reinvigorated playgrounds and recreation facilities
• Building social connections through events and activities
• Supporting local business through economic strategies

I remain a passionate supporter of our vibrant visual and performing arts scene, facilitating access and inclusion, and celebrating and supporting multiculturalism.  

I have been a confident spokesperson, positioning Willoughby as a Council committed to sustainable development, addressing State Parliament with our community concerns, and speaking out on hard topics such as increasing housing capacity in local areas.

Willoughby is my home, and I love living here. My children were born here, attended local schools, and participated in local sports groups and community organisations.  My husband has operated our small family business in Willoughby for more than twenty years. And I continue to be an active member of the community through volunteering and not-for-profit board roles.

Drawing on my experience as Mayor and my recently completed Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Community Development, I am committed to continuing to make Willoughby a connected, sustainable and vibrant community. I am focused on our future and still believe that community matters the most.

Sarah has lived in Northbridge for ten years, and on the North Shore since her teenage years. She is married with two children, a cat and a dog.

After working on various documentary projects locally and in remote communities in Central Australia, Sarah now works in the media industry within the Willoughby local government area.

In 2023, Sarah organised the centenary celebrations for Northbridge Public School where she previously served as P&C Vice President. She currently teaches and coordinates the primary ethics program and has managed the band program and various community sporting groups. Sarah is a keen cyclist (on both road and e-bikes) and loves watching her boys participate in local sporting groups and 1st Sailors Bay Sea Scouts, based in Castlecrag.

Sarah is passionate about developing relationships with the local community, with particular interest in women’s issues, the local environment and fostering inclusion.

Ello lives in Willoughby, is a business owner and single mum with two adult sons. Ello’s strong connection with Willoughby began when she immigrated to Australia with her family when she was 11 years old. 

Ello is the founder of EM Funerals in Naremburn, an Australian family-owned and operated business. Through her work as a funeral director, Ello helps and guides people during some of the toughest times of their lives. She has forged close relationships with many people in Willoughby, learning of their aspirations and need for community-focused outcomes.

Ello is an active member of the Armenian Relief Society in Willoughby, a not-for-profit organisation committed to social, educational, health and humanitarian initiatives. She is also a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. 

Ello is passionate about causes that support women, single parents, and young adults to advance in their personal and professional lives.

Geoff has been a Willoughby resident for over 20 years and has lived on the North Shore his whole life. He is married to Kate and has three children and a dog.  Geoff works in the medical industry, in orthopaedic sales. He has been an active volunteer with Scouts and Girl Guides, and is also a keen cyclist and ocean swimmer. As an owner-builder, he has renovated several character homes, driven by a passion for sustainable building and preserving the area's architectural character. Geoff loves the sense of community in Willoughby and is keen to see infrastructure enhanced to support the growing area, including walking, cycling, and transport.