With nominations opening yesterday morning, Mr Bingley's election sign was up by lunchtime, quickly followed by that of Wayne Shoobridge.
The known intending candidates for the Derwent Valley Council are:
- Paul Belcher, of New Norfolk, (for councillor and mayor)
- Philip Bingley, of Lachlan, (for councillor and mayor)
- Jessica Cosgrove, (for councillor)
- Cr Martyn Evans, of Magra, (for councillor and deputy mayor)
- Cr James Graham, of New Norfolk, (for councillor)
- Matt Hill, of New Norfolk, (for councillor)
- Cr Barry Lathey, of New Norfolk, (for councillor and deputy mayor)
- Chris Lester, of Magra, (for councillor and mayor)
- Cr Frank Pearce, of New Norfolk, (for councillor and deputy mayor)
- Cr Anne Salt, of New Norfolk, (for councillor)
- Rachel Power, of National Park, (for councillor and deputy mayor)
- Cr Ben Shaw, of Lawitta, (for councillor and mayor)
- Wayne Shoobridge, of New Norfolk, (for councillor and deputy mayor)
- Cr Julie Triffett, of New Norfolk, (for councillor and mayor)
- Natasha Woods, (for councillor)
All intending candidates are invited to let us know by emailing newnorfolknews@gmail.com. Please include your name, town and the positions being contested. Candidates are also welcome to submit statements and photos for publication.
2018 council election timetable
- Electoral rolls close ........ 6pm Thursday, 13 September 2018
- Nominations open ............. from Monday, 10 September 2018
- Nominations close ............. noon Monday, 24 September 2018
- Nominations announced.... noon Tuesday, 25 September 2018
- Polling period .................... Monday, 8 October to 10am Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Full details about the council election process can be found here.
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