In a tough week for the Victorian local government sector, another sitting councillor has passed away unexpectedly.
Horsham Rural City Council has paid tribute to Cr Bob Redden who died suddenly on Thursday.
81 year-old Cr Redden was elected to the council through a countback process in September 2022.
Mayor Cr Robin Gulline said the all at the council were deeply saddened by his passing.
“Bob was a gentleman,” she said. “He was also a committed and level-headed councillor” whose life experience and esteemed career “were valuable assets” during this time with council.
Cr Redden’s death follows the sudden passing of Maribyrnong councillor and former three-time mayor Sarah Carter earlier in the week.