The campaign just got a massive boost! As reported in Crikey today, former Labor Mayor of Darebin, Cr Gaetano Greco has thrown his support behind Trent to win the seat of Northcote after more than 80 years in Labor hands.

While Labor’s been running one of the most negative campaigns we’ve ever seen in Northcote, we’ve stayed positive and kept the focus on our policies for a safer, fairer and more sustainable Northcote.

And so it’s great to see our positive approach and Trent’s concrete, practical policy commitments for Northcote getting the thumbs up from one of Labor’s most senior local figures.

After working with Trent on Darebin Council for the past 6 years, Gaetano has decided to publicly endorse Trent, saying Labor has taken our community for granted for far too long. This comes on top of Gaetano’s decision last week to resign from the Labor party and stand as an Independent in Preston at the state election.

“I want Labor to win the State Election, but it’s time we had change in Northcote. I’m backing Trent McCarthy to get things done,” Cr Greco said today.

“In the interests of Darebin, I’m putting party politics aside. Labor has taken our area for granted for far too long. But now, the seat of Northcote is on the cusp of change. This is good for democracy and good for our community.”

“As a former Labor Mayor, I want change that’s in the best interests of residents. I’ve worked with Trent for six years on Darebin Council and I trust him to work hard on behalf of our community in the Victorian Parliament.”

“Only Trent is fighting for the changes we need,” Cr Greco said.