Cr Raffan was elected Deputy of Canterbury Bankstown at an extraordinary council meeting last Thursday, with Cr Charbel Abouraad the only other candidate for the job.
Congratulated by her fellow councillors, Cr Raffan said she’s “looking forward to serving our great city”.
Mayor Asfour said she would do an outstanding job.
“She is a wonderful role model to the women in our City, also highlighted by her receiving this year’s Ministers Women in Local Government Award,” he said.
“Cr Raffan has much to contribute, and I look forward to working with her to serve the community.”
“My thanks also to my good friend, Councillor Bilal El-Hayek, for his service as Deputy Mayor over the past 12 months. Councillor El-Hayek has served the community relentlessly and has won the hearts of many across the City.”
