Mayors & Councillors

Cr Day’s key motivation is to ensure balanced growth for Penrith, supported by the infrastructure required to ensure the City is liveable, accessible and prosperous. She is especially focused on advocating for sustainable, affordable and accessible public transport.

Cr Day is family-oriented with a strong interest in supporting children in Penrith to reach their potential. She volunteers with the Schools Industry Partnership in Penrith, which connects students with potential employers.

Cr Day has 30 years’ experience in finance management, with diplomas in Business Management, Financial Services, Communications and Accounting.

Contact details

Postal Address

Penrith City Council, PO Box 386, Penrith NSW 2750

Phone

0407 224 228

Fax

02 4732 7958

Email

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Cr Skinner is a registered BAS Agent with a Diploma in Accounting. She is a dedicated small business owner, providing bookkeeping services for small businesses. She is also an experienced Buyer's Agent, bringing a wealth of experience to the local community. Cr Skinner co-owns a registered NDIS and Approved Aged Care Provider, with a specialisation in dementia care, passionately supporting vulnerable community members with tailored services.

Cr Skinner is focused on assisting the community work through issues and concerns, and helping people understand the choices available. She enjoys giving back to the community. She supports Penrith CBD Corp, assisting with the Penrith Community Kitchen at Christmas time.

A third generation Penrith local, Cr McLean is a working mother living in Glenmore Park. Cr McLean was taught from an early age about the power of using her voice to advocate for change, and she now works as a consultant Change and Project Manager.

Cr McLean sees Council as the home of local city-shaping and place-making. She is passionate about creating equal opportunities for all people, and driven to build an inclusive, equitable, and thriving community in Penrith.

Cr McLean has a special interest in public policy, and says that the people who make policy matter. She is proud to bring the voices of disability and inclusion into policy-making for Penrith.

A Penrith local, Cr Boerst is an experienced creative producer, founder and director of the StarBurst Film Festival. She is passionate about producing content that inspires audiences, changes lives, and educates others to do the same.

Cr Boerst is driven to help build a strong, resilient, inclusive and creative community. She is particularly focused on ensuring access to services and facilities for the community, including palliative and aged care, and resources and assistance for people living with disability.

With a strong educational background, Cr Pollak holds a Bachelor of Accounting (with distinction) from Western Sydney University, along with a Diploma of Accounting and a Certificate IV in Small Business Management from TAFE NSW. She is also a registered BAS Agent.

Passionate about supporting local businesses, Cr Pollak has extensive experience working with small to medium organisations in the region, helping owners manage their financial and payroll needs. For over a decade, she co-ran a property maintenance business while raising her three children with her husband, Dennis. This experience has given her valuable insight into the challenges faced by local families and small business owners.

Community involvement is a core value to Cr Pollak, and she has volunteered extensively in various local roles. As the first member of the Libertarian Party elected to Penrith City Council, she is committed to advocating for the needs of residents and ensuring a responsive and engaged local government.

Cr Carney is particularly focused on realising the full potential for Penrith and Western Sydney, a time of significant growth and investment. He has served on the National Growth Areas Alliance for the last two years, and The Parks Alliance for the last 12 months, working to advance broad opportunities for the region.

Cr Carney has served on the Access Committee for the last eight years, championing better access for people with disabilities and limited mobility, and on the Board of Children’s Services, working to ensure quality services to give children a head start.

Born and raised in Western Sydney, Cr Carney lives in Glenmore Park with his wife Sharon and their three children. After starting an apprenticeship at the age of 16, Cr Carney worked as a heavy vehicle mechanic for 12 years. He was an electorate officer in the Office of David Bradbury MP for six years, where he advocated for Western Sydney and supported locals. Prior to being elected as Mayor, Cr Carney was the National Service Manager for a global crane manufacturer.

Contact details

Postal Address

Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Phone

0417 762 219

Fax

02 4732 7958

Email

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A lifelong resident of North St Marys, Cr Thain worked as a forklift operator in the transport industry while completing a degree in Communications at Western Sydney University. He has subsequently worked in digital and project management roles.

Having lived in the LGA his whole life, Cr Thain believes in the right to a fair go - that everyone in Penrith deserves fair opportunities. His primary focus is to serve the community he credits for his own opportunities, and he is particularly focused on maximising community outcomes and the opportunities for young people that come with the growth and change that is happening in the LGA, as well as realising the vision of a modern, thriving Town Centre for St Marys.

Cr Thain has joined Penrith City Council’s Heritage Committee to ensure Penrith’s history is preserved during this time of dynamic change, and has also been appointed to the Access Committee to continue his advocacy for people with disabilities and to ensure they have amenity throughout the LGA.

In 2023, Cr Thain ran as Labor’s candidate for Badgerys Creek in the NSW State Election.

Cr Kaur is a dedicated member of the Penrith community, having called it home for 17 years. With qualifications in Education, Commerce, and Accounting, Cr Kaur has primarily dedicated her career to teaching while also serving as an accountant for a local Western Sydney firm. These diverse experiences enable her to bring valuable insights to her role, instilling principles of empowerment and fostering a culture of ambition and achievement in the community.

Her ethical approach to leadership emphasises transparency, collaboration, and compliance. In understanding the unique challenges we face, she will leverage her expertise and local knowledge to advocate for business services and solutions that meet community needs in a socially balanced and cost-effective manner. Cr Kaur is further committed to delivering the community's vision for Penrith by enabling sustainable growth and protecting our people, places, and environment.

As a representative, she values open communication with residents and is dedicated to making decisions that reflect the community's priorities and align with the Council’s overall goals. She aims to unite the community and the Council, working towards a brighter future, enhancing opportunities and quality of life for all in Penrith.

Council’s youngest ever Councillor, she grew up in St Clair. Cr Austin completed her HSC in 2023 and is now pursuing a double degree in Business and Communications at Western Sydney University, where she sits as a student representative for First Nations students. She has experience working in various small businesses in the community. Cr Austin is particularly interested in amplifying the voices of youth and women in Penrith, and delivering local services, infrastructure and jobs to help build Penrith’s economy. She also is focused on ensuring our community is safer, and more equitable for all those who call Penrith home.

Cr Edwin Mifsud is serving his first term as Councillor, elected in September 2024. He and his wife have raised their three children in the St Clair area, and they are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Cr Mifsud worked as a telephone technician with Telstra for 36 years, and later established his own telecommunications company specialising in telephone system installation, integrated cabling, and data installations. Cr Mifsud has been a lifelong Labor member. He is well connected throughout the community and is proud to represent the voices of multiple generations.

Cr Thain has been involved with several committees, including as Chair and Vice Chair of Hawkesbury River County Council, Chair of Penrith Sports Stadium, and member of the Ripples Board and the North St Marys Neighbourhood Committee. From 2016–2018, Cr Thain was the Chair of the Western Sydney City Deal Mayoral Forum. He also served on the Penrith Whitewater Stadium Board.

Cr Thain holds electrical qualifications, is a former senior advisor to a NSW Housing Minister, and works in the allied health disability sector. Cr Thain is a strong advocate for people with disabilities, and housing diversity and affordability. He is committed to building strategic alliances and partnerships to deliver Council’s vision for Penrith as a sustainable and vibrant city.

Contact details

Postal Address

Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Phone

0411 427 812

Fax

02 9623 3246

Email

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Cr Cook has lived in the Penrith area for 42 years and her family’s association with Penrith spans many generations. Her great uncle was elected to Penrith Council in 1936.

As a former registered nurse and carer for a parent with disabilities, Cr Cook has a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of the community. She also has a deep respect for the Indigenous peoples of the area and is committed to advocating for members of the community who are marginalised.

He also served as Deputy Mayor in 2015. Cr Fowler holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a registered Company Auditor and Tax Agent and is the Principal of Ross Fowler and Co, a Chartered Accountancy firm in Penrith. Since 1991 he has represented Council on CivicRisk Mutual Ltd, (formerly Westpool) – the local government insurance and risk management mutual –and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Cr Fowler was instrumental in securing the Whitewater venue for Penrith in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics, and was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company which operates the facility since its incorporation in 1999. He is a member of the Boards of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Ltd and Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative, and also represents Council on the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee. His extensive financial acumen has been of great benefit to Council.

Cr Fowler is leading Council’s aim to increase its property portfolio with the aim of reducing Council’s future financial reliance on rates income.
Cr Fowler’s goal is to help support a strong local economy and ensure Council remains in a sound financial position to best meet the needs and expectations of residents and ratepayers.

Outside his duties as a Councillor, he has been a Director of the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) since 2004. He is a member of St Marys Rotary Club, having held positions including president, club service director, community service director, secretary and treasurer. He is also the President of the Board of Trustees for Blaxland Crossing Rest and Recreation Ground Land Manager at Wallacia. He enjoys time with his family, gardening, local history and bee keeping.

Contact details

Postal Address

Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Phone

4722 3066

Mobile

0419 738 484

Fax

02 4722 3077

Email

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Cr Nuttall is committed to investing in local sporting facilities, creating safe and fun entertainment and hospitality options, and supporting quality preschool and childcare services.

In addition to his role on Council, he works as an Associate to the Chief Magistrate in the Local Court of New South Wales. Cr Nuttall holds a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and is one of Council’s youngest serving Councillors.

Cr Gardiner lives in Londonderry with his wife and two children. He has long held an interest in politics and believes the biggest difference can be made on a local level, which is what motivates him to represent his community. Cr Gardiner is focused on ensuring the growth of the Penrith LGA with the goal of creating a liveable City, which respects and harnesses the can-do attitude and family-focused culture of Penrith.

Cr Gardiner works as a Sales Manager for Capricorn Risk Services, and serves as Chair of SeeAbility, a Penrith-based organisation supporting people with neurological disabilities.