I can now confirm that I have been re-elected to the City of Darwin council for the next four years. At the end of election day on 24 March, I had achieved the quota and technically was guaranteed to one of the three positions in the Waters Ward. However, as the polls did not close until 30 March to allow for postal votes to come in, I had to wait until then to be confirmed. The other two elected alderman in the ward, who had to rely on preferences to be elected are Robyn Leslie, who has also been re-elected and first time alderman, Gary Haslett.

The swearing in ceremony will take place tonight at the Civic Chambers.

Thank yo to the residents of the Waters Ward for your support.

Naturally, I have spent a lot of time out and about in the past few weeks. Pre-polling commenced earlier in the month in the city and is now in its second week at Casuarina Village.

People are coming up to me to vote at the early polling stations, saying that have no information on the candidates they are expected to vote for. In defence of all the candidates, most of us are planning letterbox drops in this the last week of the campaign. I’m sure by Friday, you’ll have more than enough. I accept that it is more difficult for those that need to vote early as they will not be available on the day.

Printing and postage is a big cost for all candidates, who in the main, are independents and pay for all election costs themselves. There is also a wisdom in local government elections not to send material out too early.

I have arranged for Australia Post to deliver my brochures to over 6,000 addresses in the ward this week. It was in my mailbox in Anula today. If you want to know more, please contact me by phone, email or this website.

Naturally, I have spent a lot of time out and about in the past few weeks. Pre-polling commence earlier in the month in the city and is now in its second week at Casuarina Village.

People are coming up to me to vote at the early polling stations, saying that have no information on the candidates they are expected to vote for. In defence of all the candidates, most of us are planning letterbox drops in this the last week of the campaign. I’m sure by Friday, you’ll have more than enough. I accept that it is more difficult for those that need to vote early as they will not be available on the day.

Printing and postage is a big cost for all candidates, who in the main, are independents and pay for all election costs themselves. There is also a wisdom in local government elections not to send material out too early.

I have arranged for Australia Post to deliver my brochures to over 6,000 addresses in the ward this week. It was in my mailbox in Anula today. If you want to know more, please contact me by phone, email or this website.