The campaign brings together the mayors of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Mitchell, Merri-bek, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.
Council says it continues to hear from residents about the need for improvements to the Hume Fwy, better rail connections and easier access to hospital and specialist health services.
The Northern Councils Alliance's key priorities include the Upfield to Wallan rail extension, the northern bus network transformation, expansion of the Hume Fwy, an outer Metropolitan Ring Road, a new outer-north hospital, the Northern Trails Network and the establishment of an inclusive employment program.
Mitchell Shire mayor and Northern Councils Alliance deputy chair John Dougall said investment was needed to give communities fair access to opportunities and essential services.
“Where you live should not determine how easily you can access opportunity,” Cr Dougall said.
“Investing now will ensure our region is equipped for the future.”
More than one million people currently live across Melbourne’s north, with the population expected to reach 1.5 million by 2036.
Council is asking all candidates to work alongside it to ensure the community has access to jobs, education and services.
To read the Northern Council Alliance’s full statement, visit northerncouncils.org.au/post/nca-mayors-call-on-investment-for-melbourne-s-north
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