Mayor Linda Aitken JP

Telephone: 0497 790 960

Email: linda.aitken@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayorLindaAitkenWanneroo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayor_linda_wanneroo/

Term expires: October 2027

Ward: Mayor

Position: Mayor

Tenure

Mayor Aitken has served the City of Wanneroo for over a decade. She was elected as a Councillor in October 2013, representing the North Ward, Coastal Ward and North-east Ward until September 2022. In September 2022, she was elected Mayor of the City of Wanneroo. Mayor Aitken is up for re‑election in October 2027.

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
  • Justice of the Peace
  • Local resident since 1979
  • Local business owner (from 1986 to 2021)
  • Perioperative Nurse (2005 to present)
  • Vice Patron, Surf Life Saving WA
  • Patron, Alkimos Surf Life Saving Club

Priorities 

As Mayor, I am committed to putting people first and planning for a strong, sustainable future.

I am focused on:

  • Growing a strong local economy by supporting local businesses, delivering local jobs and progressing the Neerabup Industrial Area.
  • Improving transport and road safety, including advocating for the Mitchell Freeway extension, widened major roads and safer routes around schools.
  • Supporting families and community life through inclusive, accessible facilities and activities for all.
  • Backing local sport and community groups that bring people together and strengthen wellbeing.
  • Guiding responsible growth that protects neighbourhood character and liveability.
  • Protecting our environment for today’s residents and future generations.
  • Providing strong, transparent leadership with clear direction and decisive governance.

Together, we are building a connected, thriving and forward‑looking community.

Committees

  • Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
  • Bushfire Advisory Committee
  • CEO Performance Review Committee
  • Policy Review Committee
  • Revenue Review Committee
  • Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee

Working and advisory groups

  • Business and Tourism Advisory
  • Community Safety Working Group
  • Festival and Cultural Events Advisory Group
  • Service Review Working Group
  • Strategic Projects Working Group
  • Wanneroo Town Centre Advisory Group

External groups

  • Local emergency Management Committee
  • District Emergency Management Committee

Boards

  • East Butler primary school
  • Yanchep Lagoon primary school
  • Yanchep College
  • Clarkson primary school
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