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flag Bruce Reynolds elected Perth's new Lord Mayor in 2025 local election, succeeding Basil Zempilas.

flag Bruce Reynolds has been elected Lord Mayor of Perth, winning the 2025 local government election after serving as acting mayor following Basil Zempilas’s departure for state politics. flag He defeated five candidates, including councillors Catherine Lezer and Viktor Ko, and will focus on building a safe, green, and vibrant city. flag Three new councillors—Chris Patton, Adam Pacan, and 18-year-old Lisa Ma—were elected, with Ma advocating for youth-centered issues. flag The new council members, including returning councillors, will serve until 2027. flag Voter turnout remains low, with 29.7% of postal votes counted, sparking debate over mandatory voting and longer terms. flag The new council is set to be sworn in on October 21, 2025.

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