Telangana-Origin Lawyer Sandhya Reddy Elected Mayor Of Sydney’s Strathfield
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Telangana-origin lawyer Sandhya Reddy, popularly known as Sandy Reddy, has been elected as the 73rd Mayor of Strathfield Council in Sydney, Australia. She was elected by fellow councillors at the council’s September 29 meeting and will serve as mayor until September 2028.
From Telangana To Sydney Local Government
Reddy hails from Mellareddygudem village in Telangana’s Vikarabad district. She studied at Osmania University and Stanley College in Hyderabad before moving to Australia in 1991.
She later built a career as an immigration lawyer and became involved in community, social and political affairs.
Reddy was first elected to Strathfield Council in December 2021. She served as Deputy Mayor from September 2023 to September 2024 and again from September 2025 until her election as mayor. She was re-elected as a councillor in 2024.
Lawyer With Background In Migration And Education
According to The Australia Today, Reddy holds a Bachelor of Law and a Master of Anthropology, along with a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
She has also operated an education and migration services practice while raising her family in Strathfield.
Following her election, Reddy said it was an honour to have the opportunity to serve the Strathfield local government area.
Strathfield’s 73rd Mayor
Strathfield is located in Sydney’s inner west and is known for its culturally diverse population. The council covers around 14 square kilometres and serves about 46,000 residents.
Reddy’s election makes her the latest Indian-origin leader to take up a senior civic role in Australia. Her political and community journey in Strathfield began with her election as a councillor in 2021.
K T Rama Rao Congratulates Reddy
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao congratulated Reddy on her election as mayor.
In a post on X, Rama Rao described Reddy as a Telangana native and wished her success in her new role, saying her public service would bring pride to Telangana.
Reddy’s election has also drawn attention in Telangana, given her roots in Vikarabad district and her journey from Hyderabad to local government leadership in Australia.
