It’s the final countdown

SIGNS OF THE TIMES... Council candidate corflute signs have been proliferating exponentially in the lead up to October’s election, as seen here on the corner of Wyndham and Sobraon Streets in Shepparton. Photo: Struan Jones.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES… Council candidate corflute signs have been proliferating exponentially in the lead up to October’s election, as seen here on the corner of Wyndham and Sobraon Streets in Shepparton. Photo: Struan Jones.

Council election ballot packs in post next week

THIS time next week, Greater Shepparton residents will have the chance to elect a new Council.

16 candidates have nominated their candidacy to be elected to the nine-seat Greater Shepparton City Council.

Four sitting councillors, including Bruce Giovanetti, Chris Hazelman, Les Oroszvary and Dennis Patterson are not seeking re-election, meaning the Council will likely see a significant turnover.

IN a first for Victoria, voting in local council elections will be by post, with ballot packs to be posted to enrolled voters between Tuesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 8.

Completed ballot papers must be returned by mail before 6pm on Friday, October 23, or in person at the election office at 207 High Street, Shepparton.

Final results are expected no later than Friday, November 13.

The full list of candidates for the Greater Shepparton City Council, in the order and as they will appear on the ballot paper, are:

O’KEEFFE, Kim

TURNER, Allan

HAYDAR BIG, Zahra

DOBSON, Geoffrey Dennis

JAMES, Gregory

ABDULLAH, Seema

PRIESTLY, Robert

SPINKS, Sam

ADEM, Dinny

SUTTON, Shelley Anne

BOCK, Andrew

BROPHY, Anthony John

JAMES, Royden

LADSON, Ben

NEFF, Steve

SALI, Shane

SUMMER, Fern

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