Subsequent to this merger, an election took place on 27 March 2004 which resulted in the independent candidate Clover Moore defeating the high-profile Labor candidate, former federal minister Michael Lee and winning the position of Lord Mayor.
Hasil dari penggabungan ini, sebuah pemilihan dilaksanakan pada 27 Maret 2004 yang menghasilkan kandidat independen Clover Moore mengalahkan kandidat ALP berprofil tinggi, bekas menteri federal Michael Lee dan memperoleh jabatan Lord Mayor.