Stephen Jolly
Stephen Jolly is the Mayor of Yarra City in Melbourne, Australia, known for his progressive stances on social issues. Recently, he made headlines for his decision to not replace a statue of Captain James Cook, which had been vandalized multiple times as a form of protest against the legacy of British colonialism in Australia. Jolly emphasized the challenges of preserving such monuments amidst ongoing debates over their historical significance and the impact of colonization on Indigenous communities.
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Stephen Jolly, the Mayor of Yarra City, stated that the decision not to replace the statue was made to prevent further damage.
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