Quotes attributable to Brimbank Mayor Cr Virginia Tachos
“We are absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic events that took place in Sunshine this weekend.
“Our hearts go out to our local trader who was violently assaulted, and everyone impacted by this distressing event.”
“We are reaching out to our local community to offer support, along with Victoria Police.
“On behalf of Brimbank Council, I want to assure our community that we are determined to urgently elevate our continued advocacy to the State Government on the issue of police numbers and community safety in our town centres.
“We’re calling for urgent investment and real action — to get more police on our streets, tougher deterrents and proven preventive programs like ‘Community Connectors’ and youth outreach happening now — to keep our residents, business owners and visitors safe.
“Together, we can all support those most affected by this tragedy and work on solutions to this devastating problem in our community.”
