[5] In Griffith, voters were asked if they supported removing the direct mayoral election, to which 71.8% voted "No".

[6] On 6 April 2022, it was announced Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas (Our Local Community) was under investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) over allegations he accepted benefits from developer I-Prosperity Group in return for "favourable planning decisions" dating back to 2012.

[7][8] Tsirekas was suspended as mayor on 9 November 2023 after ICAC found he had engaged in corrupt conduct.

[9] On 13 December 2023, Tsirekas was dismissed as mayor by Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig.

[10] On 25 January 2024, Michael Megna (Liberal) was appointed by councillors to serve for the remainder of the term.