On behalf of all of the staff of Kiama Municipal Council and Blue Haven, we welcome and say congratulations to the newly elected Councillors.
The makeup of our next Kiama Council has been confirmed following the counting of preferential votes. Our newly elected Councillor team will consist of the following (in alphabetical order):
- Matt Brown (returning)
- Mike Cains (new)
- Imogen Draisma (returning)
- Stuart Larkins (returning)
- Melinda Lawton (new)
- Melissa Matters (new)
- Cameron McDonald (new)
- Yasmin Tatrai (new)
- Erica Warren (new)
Results were confirmed at 14.51 this afternoon. There is now a 24 hour window for anyone to object and demand a recount.
Our successful candidates will officially become councillors when they are sworn in by the CEO at the first ordinary meeting of Council scheduled to be held on Tuesday 8 October.
At that first meeting the new Councillors will also vote for a Mayor and Deputy Mayor, as well as establish a meeting schedule.
The result of the constitutional referendum on whether to change to the direct (popular) election of the Mayor by the voters of the Kiama Municipality was a No (54.67%).
CEO of Kiama Council Jane Stroud said "I offer my sincere congratulations to all the elected Councillors and thank everyone who ran in the local elections. I look forward to working alongside you all throughout the next term of Council."
Behind the scenes a comprehensive induction program is being finalised to help welcome the new Councillors as well as outline the wide range of services, facilities and legislative responsibilities that Kiama Council undertakes.
