LGA Presidential Candidates

7 September 2026

With nominations now closed, four candidates have nominated for the position of President of LGA South Australia.

Ahead of voting, Mayors and Elected Members are invited to attend a dedicated online candidate forum to hear directly from those seeking to lead the Association and represent the interests of South Australian councils.

The session will provide members with an opportunity to learn more about each candidate's priorities for LGA, their vision for the future of local government, and their perspectives on the key issues affecting councils and communities across the state.

Learn more and register

Presidential candidates

Mayor Simone Bailey (Mid Murray)
Mayor Moira Jenkins (Victor Harbor)
Mayor Dean Johnson (Kimba)
Mayor Leon Stephens (Port Pirie)

Webinar details

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Attendance: Online via MS Teams

What to expect

Designed to support informed decision-making ahead of the election, the forum will enable candidates to respond to questions submitted by members and outline how they would approach the leadership and advocacy responsibilities of the role.

During the session candidates will provide an outline about:

their priorities for LGA
their vision for South Australian local government
key issues facing councils and communities
their approach to representing the local government sector.

Questions can be submitted as part of the registration process.

Please note that this session will not be a debate. Each candidate will be given an opportunity to make a statement and respond to questions submitted by members.

Who should attend

Mayors and Elected Members are encouraged to attend.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from the candidates before your council votes.