Published on Thursday, 26 September 2019 at 5:01:05 PM
You’ll soon be receiving your election packages in the mail for the upcoming local government election and the community is encouraged to make their vote count.
The election will take place on Saturday 19 October with one vacancy for Mayor and five vacancies for Council.
City of Greater Geraldton CEO Ross McKim said Council played a pivotal role in the community and residents should vote.
“Council makes big decisions for our community from providing significant services through to community infrastructure,” he said.
“By voting in the upcoming elections, ratepayers and residents can contribute to effective local government by having a voice in determining who will represent them.
“You will be receiving your election packages in the mail very soon and I’d highly recommend you find out more about the nominated candidates and make your vote count.”
Voting packs for most country councils have now been lodged with Australia Post and should start to reach electors over the next few days.
Candidate nominations are closed and electors can now view all candidates on the City’s website or at the Civic Centre.
There is one four year term open for Mayor and five vacancies for Councillors – also for a four year term.
There are three nominations for Mayor and 14 nominations for Councillors.
Each person enrolled to vote will be issued a ballot package by mail which will provide details and instructions on how to vote.
Completed packages must be received by the Western Australian Electoral Commission by 6pm on Election Day which is Saturday 19 October.
To check if you are eligible to vote, head to the WA Electoral Commission’s website.
Completed ballot packages can also be hand delivered to the City of Greater Geraldton Civic Centre or the Mullewa District Office, during business hours, prior to Election Day.
They can also be hand delivered to the Civic Centre on Election Day prior to the 6pm close of poll.
For more information on the local government election, head to the City’s website.
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