Upper Hunter Shire Council Candidates for September 14 Election
Eleven people have nominated for the nine councillor positions on Upper Hunter Shire Council.
Those elected will vote for the shire’s mayor and deputy mayor at their first meeting of their elected four-year term. This is something Upper Hunter Shire Council does every two years.
At the local government elections on September 14, those on the electoral roll will simply vote for their preferred councillor candidates.
With the experience of Merriwa’s Ron Campbell and Scone’s Lee Watts missing from the candidate list, along with Belinda McKenzie who filled a vacancy, there will be at least three new faces on the elected council.
Each candidate was requested by The Hunter River Times to supply a preferred headshot and 25 words on why they are running for council. Given the Upper Hunter incorporates many outlying towns, we have also included the place of residence of each of the candidates.
James Burns, Allison McPhee and Tayah Clout have also nominated.
Vote for me for experience, respect, and practical solutions. With a proven track record, I bring hands-on know-how to address our community’s needs and build a better future.
I will promote Upper Hunter Heritage through Tourism, fix the shire debt and a fair go with rates. I will be a direct voice for Murrurundi, Blandford, Timor, Wingen.
As a representative of Aberdeen, I want to be a thoughtful, independent councillor considering the many issues facing local government in the Upper Hunter Shire.
Let’s get back to basics of water, roads, rubbish, community services.
I’ve nominated for my fourth term on Council as I’m once again ready to dedicate myself to the responsibilities and decisions of an Upper Hunter Shire Councillor.
Extensive experience in leadership roles within Business, Advocacy, and Community organisations. I look forward to extending my involvement in community issues by identifying positive solutions and outcomes for the whole of our Shire.
I share the widespread ratepayer dissatisfaction with Council’s financial management and the proposed 33 per cent rate rise. Our villages have been overlooked. Council needs refreshing.
Every Council needs a whistleblower! Here I am. I stand for integrity, transparency and governance. Community consultation must include our villages, we need to control our spending and I believe in CPI rate rises only.
