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How Pesce found out he was about to lose the mayor's job - and why he was surprised

Murray Trembath
Updated September 29 2020 - 7:15am, first published 2:00pm
Former mayor Carmelo Pesce - "the most recognisable face in the shire"- promotes a new boat ramp this year.
Former mayor Carmelo Pesce - "the most recognisable face in the shire"- promotes a new boat ramp this year.

Carmelo Pesce found out only an hour before last night's Sutherland Shire mayoral vote he was about to lose the job he has embraced with a passion for the last five years.

Murray Trembath

Murray Trembath

Journalist

St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news. Email: mtrembath@theleader.com.au

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