Cr Tracey Hargreaves, City of Ballarat Mayor

Cr Tracey Hargreaves was elected City of Ballarat Mayor in October 2024 and represents the Delacombe Ward in her second term on Council. Cr Hargreaves has been a proud Ballarat resident for more than 40 years and is passionate about enhancing the city’s open spaces, walking tracks, sporting facilities, historical sites and supporting local businesses. Her roles as a yoga and pilates instructor, small business owner and secondary school teacher highlight her strong focus on wellbeing and mental health including the importance of exercise, social connection and education. Cr Hargreaves holds a Graduate Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Arts and has been involved in organisations including Commerce Ballarat. She is a member of several committees and boards, including but not limited to the Community Impact Grant Allocations Delegated Committee, Lake Wendouree and Gardens Stakeholder Reference Group and Regional Cities Victoria.