Lord Mayor of Melbourne
When former Melbourne Lord Mayor John So announced his decision not to contest for a third consecutive term in early October 2008, Doyle emerged as a contender for the Lord Mayor Election in November 2008. Doyle told the media that he "was a better than 50-50 chance of running". On 27 October Doyle announced his candidacy, saying he could leave partisan politics aside to work with the State Government if he became Lord Mayor. Doyle selected John So's deputy between 2001 and 2004, Susan Riley, as his running mate.
On 30 November 2008, Doyle was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne defeating then-Councillor Catherine Ng in a tightly contested election. Doyle also defeated former Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor and Spotless heir-apparent, Peter McMullin and So's deputy between 2004 and 2008, Gary Singer. Doyle's great-great-grandfather, Robert Bennett, previously served as Lord Mayor of Melbourne (then known as simply Mayor) from 1861 to 1862.
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