Stretch Kontelj

Stretch Kontelj
87th & 101st Mayor of Geelong
Assumed office
2024
DeputyRon Nelson
Preceded byTrent Sullivan
In office
2001–2002
Preceded byMichael Crutchfield
Succeeded byBarbara Abley
City of Greater Geelong Councillor for Kardinia Ward
Assumed office
2024
Preceded byWard Established
City of Greater Geelong Councillor for Kildare Ward
In office
1998 – 31 July 2015
Personal details
BornSrechko Jernej Kontelj
1961 (age 64–65)
PartyLiberal Party
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Srechko Jernej "Stretch" Kontelj, OAM (born 1961) is an Australian lawyer and politician currently serving as the Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, representing Kardinia Ward. Prior to taking office, Kontelj had served as a councillor for the city, representing Kildare Ward from 1998 to 2015, as Mayor of Geelong from 2001 to 2002 and as Deputy Mayor from 2012 to 2013.