30 April 2009

Nominations for the Ku-ring-gai Council - Wahroonga Ward by-election to be held Saturday, 30 May closed at 12 noon yesterday.

The following five candidates have nominated to contest the by-election:

Duncan MCDONALD

Darren BARK

Peter ARMSTRONG

Jeffrey PETTETT

Helen WILLIS

Electors may view each candidate’s information sheet at www.elections.nsw.gov.au or at the office of the Returning Officer.

Pre-poll and Postal voting

Electoral Commissioner Colin Barry reminded voters of early voting options.

“If you cannot get to a polling place on election day you can still make your vote count by casting a pre-poll or postal vote”, said Mr Barry.

Postal vote applications will be accepted up until 5.00pm on Monday, 25 May.

Pre-poll voting is available Monday to Friday, commencing Monday, 18 May and closing at 6.00pm on Friday, 29 May, at the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway Gordon.

Election day is Saturday, 30 May. Voting is compulsory for all residents on the electoral roll.

Further information about the by-election is available at www.elections.nsw.gov.au.

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Media Contact: Richard Carroll, NSWEC Corporate Communications
(02) 9290 5936 richard.carroll@elections.nsw.gov.au