Melbourne’s popular outgoing Lord Mayor, Cr Jon So has shown strong support for Melbourne’s hospitality industry and promoting Melbourne as a vibrant 24 hour international City. The Nightclub Owners Forum would like to thank John So for his efforts. Under John So’s leadership, Melbourne enjoyed:

·        High residential and commercial property prices

·        High property occupancy rates and demand

·        A huge increase in the number of young residents

A community votes with its feet and this is reflected in the rapidly growing demand for quality late night entertainment by residents and visitors alike.

Don’t let the State Government destroy Melbourne’s unique nightlife. Give Melbourne City Council a clear mandate to achieve its 24 Hour Living City Policy

Please see the attached letters of support to John So sent recently by Peter Iwaniuk. We hope that the new Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, continues to work with nightclub and bar owners to further the good work undertaken by John So. A letter congratulating Cr Robert Doyle on his recent election is attached.