Cr Kris Bolam JP
Ward Representation
Cr Kris Bolam proudly represents Ballam Ward, encompassing Frankston East, Karingal, and Frankston Heights.
Prior to recent ward boundary changes, he served as the Councillor for the Northwest Ward.
Service on Council
Cr Kristopher (Kris) Bolam has an extensive and distinguished record of service to Frankston City, including:
- Four terms as Councillor (one non‑consecutive, three consecutive)
- Three non‑consecutive terms as Mayor, earning Mayoral Emeritus status in 2025 in recognition of his significant leadership and community contribution
- One term as Deputy Mayor
- The first Frankston Mayor appointed by the Minister for Local Government to the Victorian Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel
At just 24 years old, Cr Bolam made history as Frankston’s youngest-ever elected Mayor, a title he still holds. He later cemented his legacy as Frankston’s longest‑serving Mayor, with an unmatched 1,116 days of accumulated mayoral service.
Priorities for 2026
Cr Bolam’s key priorities for 2025 include:
- Delivering major projects initiated during his 2024/25 mayoral term, including the city’s ambitious growth and infrastructure agenda
- Enhancing liveability through continued improvements across Ballam Ward
- Advancing governance reforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and best‑practice operations across Council
About Kris
A proud Karingal resident, Kris shares his home with Murphy, his cheeky labradoodle and loyal companion.
His diverse career spans recruitment, law enforcement, and policy writing, providing a innovative and practical foundation for his work in public service. Kris now works in the education sector and is in the final stages of obtaining his Permission to Teach (PTT) qualification. Once conferred, he will be eligible to teach both primary and secondary students.
Qualifications
Cr Bolam holds an extensive range of academic qualifications, including:
- Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Bachelor of International Studies (Politics and Policy Studies)
- Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations and Middle East Studies)
- Graduate Diploma of Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Teaching
Boards, Committees & Professional Honours
Cr Bolam has served on more than a dozen boards and trusts throughout his public life. He currently serves on:
- Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Board
- Chief Executive Officer’s Employment and Remuneration Committee
- Frankston Cemetery Trust
- Frankston Charitable Fund Committee of Management
He is also a graduate of the Cranlana Leadership Program, the Australian Institute of Company Directors Program, and holds accredited mediation training from the Victorian Department of Justice.
Cr Bolam is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Managers and Leaders and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Justice of the Peace
Appointed in 2008 as Victoria’s youngest Justice of the Peace, Cr Bolam continues to support the community by assisting residents with:
- Certification queries
- Document identification
- Statutory Declarations
- Affidavit authorisations
Contact
Day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the Council’s CEO, and should be referred to info@frankston.vic.gov.au for appropriate review and management