Elections
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Profiles for each of the seven candidates are in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor the City of Mitcham take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within. City of Mitcham - Gault Ward - 10 Aug 2020
I choose to run for Council to see the sound use of rates with a planned and strategic approach and with the view to capping rates without compromising on the important services or maximising benefits. I grew up in Panorama and attended Clapham School, before returning to Westbourne Park nearly 30 years ago, where I currently reside. Married with two adult children, I am now the proud 'Gamma' of our first grandchild. Presently, and for the last 15 years, I have held senior management roles within Adelaide's largest entertainment venues, managing teams and achieving goals. I have served on various boards and worked with many charities, where the emphasis was financial stability and community engagement. I want to utilise my skills and experience to benefit our local community which is home to my family and yours who live, work and play in the beautiful heritage of Mitcham.
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I have lived in the Mitcham area all my life and I know the community intimately through my associations with local sporting clubs, schools, charities, RSL and local businesses. My wife Andrea and I met at Unley High School and we have lived in Colonel Light Gardens for 45 years, with our extended family continuing to enjoy the unique ambience of the Garden Suburb. I am retired after 32 years in State Government and Adelaide City Council in Building Asset Management and Budgeting. I am familiar with Local Government operations through these roles, and I consider that I can contribute an experienced commonsense approach to future Council Infrastructure Planning. I have never had an association with any political party or commercial interest in the Mitcham area, and am keen to contribute to the ongoing welfare of the local community through an inclusive representation of their interests. Email:
Contact details: 0413 099 304
I am a passionate and enthusiastic individual who wants to help shape and contribute to the local community. I have lived in the Gault ward for over 30 years. Now with a family of my own, I want to ensure the Mitcham area and Gault Ward continues to be a great place to live through all stages of life, by ensuring that the needs of the residents are aligned to council facilities and services. This means I will direct my focus on delivering more community based services and family-friendly spaces while optimising council costs. Through my work as metropolitan fire fighter and a registered nurse I am committed to helping people in need and I welcome this opportunity to represent your views and ideas at council. I look forward to hearing how I can serve you better at the following email address
Contact details: 0402 044 495
Local builder, keen surfer and cycler, Zanis Kourakis has lived in the City of Mitcham for over 30 years. He resides in Colonel Light Gardens with his wife, and two school aged boys who attend the local schools. His qualifications include holding a Cert IV in Building and Construction, and a Bachelor's Degree in Management. He has also worked in Aged Care and Hospitality Management, providing him with a valuable understanding of both the youngest and oldest people within our community. With an elderly father and a young family residing the area, Zanis realises the importance of a strong community. His priorities as a councillor will be supporting local sporting and recreational facilities, services for youth and the elderly, and enhancing the heritage and beauty of our local area. Zanis looks forward to ensuring that our council increases the value of our area and homes whilst improving our environment.
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Janet has been advocating for Gault Ward residents and rate payers since moving to Colonel Light Gardens in 2007. She will be able to do more for you with your vote. Janet supports reduced debt, rate capping, improved financial management, sustainable practices and putting customer needs first. Janet will fight for better maintenance of all parks and reserves, including installing drinking fountains, improved seating, and shade trees. Janet will push to restore the Mitcham AFA Bowling Club grounds as lawns and gardens. Janet talks to residents during regular walks and bicycling around the ward. She supports the Save Springbank College and Protect Our Heritage campaigns. As President of CLGRA, she held a meeting on planning changes. She is a keen gardener and participant with her dog in agility. She is an IT Consultant and worked on Large Accounting and Asset Management systems.
Contact details: 0411 379 410
Residing with my wife Lorraine and daughter Hannah at 2 Salisbury Crescent Colonel Gardens in a replica bungalow in which I built four years ago. I am self employed running Griffin residential. I strongly support quality development in all heritage and conventional housing from 1992 to 1997 I was a councillor on Burnside council chairing engineering & works and planning & development. During that period the council and administration reeled in a multi million debt dept with cost effective rationalising and strong budget restraints. I am a strong advocate for rate capping and working within Mitcham council present income stream working with in our means working leaner where possible enabling funds to be directed into community and sporting facilities. Having a strong working relationship with the council chamber administration and community achieving a positive and progressive future.
Contact details: 0405 777 700
Joanna will work hard to build a cohesive community through strong and enduring links between residents, community organisations, business and Council. Focused on excellent planning to meet current and anticipate future needs, she also values our existing built and natural environment. With a focus on safeguarding open space, improved transport options and forging strong bonds between all parts of our community, Joanna is keen to see the Community Hub area adjacent the Mitcham library re-invigorated and improved safety for pedestrians between the library and Aldi. Joanna Wells is a former teacher, now self-employed. She is not affiliated with any political party. She is an active community member campaigning to safeguard our built heritage and keep our precious mature trees. Joanna works actively with the Protect our Heritage Alliance and the Conservation Council of SA. She is an Open Space Volunteer and a committee member of the Mitcham Historical Society.
Contact details: 0403 197 071
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Profiles for each of the two candidates are in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor the District Council of Mount Remarkable take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within. District Council of Mount Remarkable - Telowie Ward - 13 July 2020
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If elected I will strive to ensure that decisions made by the District Council of Mount Remarkable reflect the needs and wishes of the community. I have been a local resident of Port Germein for the past eleven years and am interested in making the area a better place to live, to bring up children and to retire. I was born in Tumby Bay, have been married for thirty years, have one married son and three grandchildren. I have worked in the area of Early Childhood Education and Care since 1996 and have a strong passion for preserving our environment and local history for future generations. I have previous experience as an Elected Member of the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula from 1993 - 1995. While in this role I served on the councils environmental, airport upgrade and emergency services committees. Contact details: 0428 089 317 |
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In seeking your support for the vacant council position I provide the following insight. I am semi retired and live and operate my livestock farm at Mambray Creek which I purchased in 2001. My working life consists of working and managing pastoral cattle and sheep operations, my farm, consulting and the last 15 plus years as a National Operations Manager for a Federal Statutory Authority. My experiences and expertise are diverse including; governance, managing and leading executive multi discipline teams, multi million $ budgets, capacity building, strategic management, policy development and implementation, high level negotiation, strategic innovation and securing funding with Federal, State and Territory governments. Designing and implementing innovative capacity building and employment and training programs with sustainable career pathways particularly for Indigenous youth has been a life long passion. I am a good communicator, collegiate, committed to tasks and always have a solution based approach. Contact details: 0407 900 556 |
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| Councillor (1 vacancy) | |
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| Due to the resignation of a member of the Council, a supplementary election was held to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Telowie Ward. |
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| The key dates for this supplementary election were: | |
| Roll close | 5pm, Thursday 30 April 2020 |
| Opening of nominations | Friday 29 May 2020 |
| Nominations close | 12 noon, Friday 12 June 2020 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 23 June 2020 to Monday 29 June 2020 |
| Close of voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 13 July 2020 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9am, Wednesday 15 July 2020 |
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| Click to view a map of the Telowie Ward |
| Ballot Paper Draw | |
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The draw for ballot paper order for the District Council of Mount Remarkable - Telowie Ward was live streamed at 4pm on Thursday 11 June. A recording of the ballot paper draw is available on ECSA’s YouTube channel. |
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At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Friday 12 June 2020, a total of two nominations were received and accepted for the supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held after the close of nominations to determine the order in which names of candidates would appear on the ballot paper and the result of the draw was as follows: Profiles of each of these candidates are available by clicking their names above. |
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| Count Summary | |
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| Enrolled voters: | 964 |
| Envelopes returned: | 426 |
| Envelopes accepted: | 421 |
| Envelopes rejected: | 5 |
| Ballot papers not returned in envelope: | 0 |
| Voter participation: | 426 (44.19% of the total enrolment) |
| Formal votes: | 420 |
| Informal votes: | 1 |
| Quota: | 211 |
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Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. |
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| Candidate | First preference votes | Percentage | |
| STANTON, Diane | 153 | 36.43% | |
| McCARTHY, Stephen | 267 | 63.57% | |
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As McCARTHY, Stephen obtained a number of first preference votes greater than the quota of 211 he has been declared provisionally elected. To view the distribution of votes refer to the Mt Remarkable - Telowie 2020 (FINAL) - 15 Jul 2020 (XLS 68 KB) |
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Information about how to vote at council elections is available in 21 languages: Phone the Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask them to them contact Electoral Commission SA on 1300 655 232. This is a free service.If your language is not listed here, or if you would like more information, please call us through an interpreter. |
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Profiles for each of the eight candidates are printed below in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor the City of Adelaide take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within. City of Adelaide - Central Ward - 11 May 2020
My family and I regularly commute to the City of Adelaide for work, study and leisure. Wherever possible we do this by either public transport or bicycle from our home in Holdfast Bay. As a regular cyclist I would like to further encourage active transport to and around the city and as part of this I believe that an expansion of the network of city bikeways is essential. Being a Chartered Engineer, I would also love to see Adelaide prosper as a carbon neutral city and envisage Adelaide pioneering new electric vehicle technology, as well as car ownership and sharing models. If appointed, I would be delighted to serve as an Adelaide City Councillor with the opportunity to promote Adelaide as an exciting and cosmopolitan destination. I believe there is scope to enhance and protect our city for our future generations.
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As a former international student and an entrepreneur, Wayne has been studying and running business in Adelaide city over 16 years. These experiences allow him to have deep understandings of what the city could offer better to its residents and rate payers. If elected Wayne will strive to represent the interests of residents and small businesses in Adelaide city. Wayne has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Adelaide, and he is married with 2 children. Wayne's businesses including media, manufacturing and exporting, and his passion for building bridges between people and communities drives his involvements as chairperson and executive committee in several community groups, including Gouger Street Traders Association, Chinatown Association South Australian, China Business Network South Australia, Hong Kong Australian Business Association and Adelaide Great Wall Football Club.
Contact details: 0420 588 099
Greg brings integrity, ability and imagination. With 40 years in Central Ward, he is a savvy businessman, public sector leader and 'culture-broker' with a strong record of community service and achievements in city-shaping, the cultural economy and city governance. A Flinders University Distinguished Alumni, and former Divisional Buyer Myer SA Stores Ltd., Greg co-established Imprints Booksellers in 1984. He co-founded the Adelaide West End Association, established the Adelaide Festival of Ideas (1999), and was elected City Councillor (2000-03). Greg received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2002. Appointed Arts SA's 'Arts Supremo' (2004-08); Deputy Chief Executive, Premier's Department (2008-12), Executive Director, Office for the Ageing (2012-13), and, since 2016 is CEO with The History Trust of SA. With an entrepreneur's head for business strategy, an appetite for innovative place-shaping, a vocation for community service and a passion for the arts - experience you can trust! www.gregmackie.com.au
Contact details: 0402 890 598
Hospitality, events, the arts and retail are the lifeblood of our city; all have been devastated in 2020. Thousands of city residents have lost their jobs, some their businesses and livelihoods, landlords their tenants; the impacts will be felt for years. The City of Adelaide need's an experienced advocate for these industries. Gareth has lived, worked, played and employed hundreds in Adelaide for over 15 years in roles such as publican, event manager, music promoter, bar owner and resident. Rebuilding city culture needs to address a myriad of issues, the removal of impediments to and costs of doing business, population growth, relaxation of liquor licensing, considered place making and removing anti-hospitality parking restrictions. Plus, the installation of a Night Mayor, pragmatic social housing policy and the establishment of a permanent outdoor music bowl allowing Adelaide to host quality music events in the city akin to Melbourne, Brisbane and Colorado.
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Doha and her family made Adelaide home 15 years ago, moving from Victoria. She is the daughter of small business owners and has seen, firsthand, the commitment and sacrifices required to build a business up from the ground. Doha was the winner of the 2019 SA Environmental Young Achievers Award and is passionate about making Adelaide a city of opportunity. She is a strong believer in meaningful community consultation being the basis upon which council initiatives proceed, and in prioritising responsive and practical support for ratepayers in times of crisis. If elected, she will work to deliver practical and community-focussed solutions for the Central Ward. She supports an expansion of free 30-minute parking zones across the CBD to promote takeaway from businesses for the duration of the COVID19 crisis, a freeze on rent to ease pressure on tenants, reducing rates and fees, and action on climate change.
Contact details: 0401 356 737
As a resident and someone who owns a business in the city I am running for council because I want to ensure that the rates we pay are spent wisely. My focus on council will be to deliver services that give the greatest benefit to our community, protect our parklands, improve our green spaces and create a vibrant and economically prosperous city where we can live, work and play. As a father whose children go to school in the city, I want to create a safe and clean environment for our children and students. Our city will face numerous challenges over the next few years. My policies are aimed at being ready to kickstart our economy and social networks to bring our city back to life. My business skills will be a strong addition to the council team and I will put the interests of our ratepayers first. www.nathanpaine.com.au
Contact details: 0448 445 177
A resident of the Central Ward and owner of the Crown & Sceptre Hotel in King William Street, I believe in; a pragmatic centrist approach to government; being a councillor who is enthusiastic, experienced and passionate about delivering energetic live music and hospitality experiences; reducing cost of living pressures on residents and businesses through lower rates and controlled expenditure; driving the domestic and international education sector in Adelaide through affordability and cultural engagement; improving business connectivity and reducing council regulations; parklands, public infrastructure developments, and events that add value to residents and businesses; engaging the private sector to revitalise under-utilised spaces; addressing the urgent need for better services for the underprivileged including social housing and substance abuse treatment; improve liveability and jobs growth to keep our young people in the best city in the world; representing the best interests of my central ward residential neighbours and business colleagues.
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Adelaide is a city with a strong social conscience at its heart and in its history, and I want to see that represented on Council. I've spent much of my life standing up for my community, advocating for participatory and accessible democracy and for a sustainable future. I am a young professional who, like many people my age, has just moved into the city to pursue my career. I understand that we can look after business while caring for our environment and communities. I am the proud daughter of migrants, and my dad is a small business owner. I have degrees in Environmental Management and Commerce. My story is representative of many who live in Adelaide, and I want to see our voices on Council. I will be a fresh start for Central Ward and for the Adelaide City Council.
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| In May 2020 Electoral Commission SA conducted an election to fill a vacancy for Councillor for the City of Adelaide – Central Ward. The election was required following the resignation of a member of the Council, Mr Houssam Abiad. |
| Timetable | |
| The key dates for this supplementary election were: | |
| Roll close | 5pm, Friday 28 February 2020 |
| Opening of nominations | Thursday 26 March 2020 |
| Nominations close | 12 noon, Thursday 9 April 2020 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 21 April 2020 to Monday 27 April 2020 |
| Close of voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 11 May 2020 |
| Scrutiny and count | From 9am, Wednesday 13 May 2020 |
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| Click to view a map of City of Adelaide Central Ward |
| Ballot Paper Draw | |
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The draw for ballot paper order for the City of Adelaide Central Ward supplementary election was live streamed at 4pm on Thursday 9 April. A recording of the ballot paper draw is available on ECSA’s YouTube channel. |
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At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 9 April 2020, a total of 8 nominations were accepted for the supplementary election. The candidates' names in the order they appeared on the ballot paper were: Profiles of each of these candidates are available by clicking their names above. |
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| Count Summary | |
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| Enrolled voters: | 11689 |
| Envelopes returned: | 2193 |
| Envelopes accepted: | 2028 |
| Envelopes rejected: | 165 |
| Ballot papers not returned in envelope: | 2 |
| Voter participation: | 2193 (18.76% of the total enrolment) |
| Formal votes: | 2011 |
| Informal votes: | 15 |
| Quota: | 1006 |
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Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. |
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| Candidate | First preference votes | Percentage | |
| WHITING, Stuart | 146 | 7.26% | |
| CHAO, Wayne | 406 | 20.19% | |
| MACKIE, Greg | 568 | 28.24% | |
| LEWIS, Gareth | 166 | 8.25% | |
| KHAN, Doha | 140 | 6.96% | |
| PAINE, Nathan | 337 | 16.76% | |
| GITSHAM, Darren | 152 | 7.56% | |
| WYRA, Malwina | 96 | 4.77% | |
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After the distribution of preferences Greg MACKIE obtained 931 votes and was elected under quota. To view the distribution of votes refer to the City of Adelaide - Central Ward - Scrutiny Report - 13 May 2020 (PDF 136 KB) |