Alex Makin, has lived in Port Phillip for over a decade, residing in Port Melbourne and the Montague Ward, drawn to its vibrant community and central location to beaches, markets, arts and culture.

Alex brings extensive experience from both the private and not-for-profit sectors. He founded and ran a consulting business for nearly a decade before transitioning into strategic management roles within the not-for-profit sector. Alex is also a lecturer in postgraduate studies teaching Business Strategy, Marketing and Data Analytics.

His leadership journey began as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Mayors. He previously served on Maroondah City Council (2005 to 2012) and as Mayor in 2010, where he helped transform Ringwood into a dynamic urban centre. He will be drawing on this experience to help Fishermans Bend fulfil its potential as Australia’s largest urban renewal precinct.

Alex is passionate about community infrastructure and was part of community efforts to improve Council’s planning for off-leash dog parks and public open space. He also successfully advocated for public transport improvements across Melbourne.

Alex is committed to drawing on his experiences to ensure good governance through an accountable and transparent Council that improves local amenity, public safety, service delivery and planning for the future.

Alex has a keen interest in the arts. He enjoys exploring our art galleries or watching a theatre performance delivered by our local theatre companies.

Alex currently represents Council on the Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) where he serves as Deputy Chair and the South Melbourne Market Committee.

Contact

Mobile: 0431 778 761
Phone: 03 9209 6705
Email: alex.makin@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Montague Ward boundaries

The boundaries of the Montague Ward are shown on the VEC Ward Structure Map.

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