Published on Friday, 3 October 2025 at 11:24:53 AM
With the local government election just weeks away, community members are being urged to make their votes count.
Four seats will be available in this year’s election, which will reduce Council from 11 Council Members to nine, including the Mayor.
The election voting period closes at 6pm on Saturday 18 October 2025 and people are urged to return their voting ballots as soon as possible.
Voting packs should now have been received and City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Jerry Clune is urging people to get their ballots in.
“By voting in the local election, ratepayers and residents can have a voice in determining who will represent them in a wide range of community matters,” he said.
“With 13 candidates running for four spots, it is important you take the time to learn more about our prospective Council Members.
“And most of all, make sure you return your votes in time so they may be counted.”
Completed packages must be received by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) by 6pm on election day Saturday 18 October 2025.
WAEC has advised election packages should be in the post before Monday 13 October 2025 to be received in time.
Completed ballot packages can also be hand delivered to the City of Greater Geraldton Civic Centre on Cathedral Avenue until 6pm on Saturday 18 October 2025.
Mullewa District Office on the corner of Thomas and Padbury Street can also receive ballot papers during business hours, until 5pm on Friday 17 October 2025.
Local government elections use the optional preferential voting system, where voters number candidates in the order of their preference. Information explaining preferential voting can be found here.
If your election package has been damaged or you haven’t received it, replacement ballot papers are available at the Civic Centre and Mullewa District Office.
For voting information and to view the candidate profiles, head to the City’s website.
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