4 November 2009

Nominations for the Broken Hill City Council election to be held next month closed at 12 noon today.

The following 11 candidates have nominated to contest the election for mayor:

GROENENDIJK, John

ALGATE, Bob

MARTIN, Fred

STEER, Ray

KEYSER, Travis

GASMIER, Neville

CUTJAR, Trevor

BAKER, Steve

CUY, Wincen

KENNEDY, Tom

FLOWERS, Darren

The following 30 candidates have nominated to contest the 9 councillor positions:

Jamie MITCHELL Independent

GARRARD, Colin Independent

FLOWERS, Darren

HOWARD, Dove

WELLINGS, Christine Independent

ALGATE, Bob Independent

KENNEDY, Tom Independent

GALLAGHER, Dave Independent

WECKER, Marie Independent

JAMES, Leeann Independent

SCHAAIJ, Pim Independent

MCKINNON, Fran Independent

GROENENDIJK, John Independent

ADAMS, Christine Independen

GASMIER, Neville Labor

TURLEY, Darriea Labor

BROWNE, Marion Labor

O'NEIL, Bill Labor

HOLLAND, Dick Labor

CLARK, Maureen Labor

CRIPPS, Luke Labor

HOLLAND, Catherine Labor

STEER, Ray Independent

TERRY, Mike Independent

TUCKER, Alan Independent

CAPPER, Terry Independent

KELLY, Mark Independent

WALTON, Helen Independent

BAKER, Steve Independent

KEYSER, Travis Independent

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

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, 30 November.

Pre-poll voting is available Monday to Friday, commencing Monday, 23 November and closing at 6.00pm on Friday, 4 December at the Broken Hill Returning Office, 357 Argent Street, Broken Hill.

Election day is Saturday, 5 December. 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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