The last election, in 2020, saw the election of five new councillors in Nillumbik, replacing much of the pro-development, anti-green wedge 2016 council. That council was dominated by Peter Clarke, and it imposed wholesale, reactionary change in the council organization, starting with the CEO and working down, including the replacement of the entire planning department, losing years of accumulated knowledge of the Shire and its environmental assets and concerns in the process.
Under the current, 2020 elected council progress has been made, but slowly. This election, with five of the seven incumbents not standing for re-election, our Shire is again guaranteed a largely new elected council. Peter Perkins is aiming to add to his tally of five terms representing Ellis ward, centred on Diamond Creek, and Clarke protégé and self-described PALS founder Karen Egan is standing again for Bunjil – but she is up against high quality opposition: Hurstbridge local with significant State Government experience, Naomi Joiner.
We have used our best endeavours to identify those candidates who would be most likely to contribute to the good governance of our Green Wedge Shire, and in some cases those to beware. Click on its link below to see our recommendation for your ward:
Ballot packs were mailed out from October 7, so you should already have yours. Voting is compulsory, and you have until before last mail collection on Friday October 25 to post your completed ballot – or you can drop it off at the VEC office in Eltham by 6 pm.
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