Whittlesea City Council will receive a petition calling for the resignation of its Mayor next week.
The agenda for the council’s meeting on Tuesday night notes the receipt of a petition with 1153 signatures, stating that residents have lost faith in the ability of Cr Aidan McLindon to carry out the duties of the mayoral office.
The concerns stem from his decision to contest the recent Werribee by-election after just 9 weeks in office.
The petition contends that the decision to pursue another political office so soon reflects a disregard for the trust placed in him by residents.
It has called for his resignation and the election of a new Mayor.