The results are in for the 2024 Tweed Shire Council election, with a new group of Councillors confirmed following the distribution of preferences today.
The NSW Electoral Commission declared the results of the 14 September 2024 poll following distribution of preferences by the Tweed Returning Officer today, with six returning representatives and one new Councillor elected.
Elected Councillors for the upcoming term are:
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Chris Cherry
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Reece Byrnes
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James Owen
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Rhiannon Brinsmead
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Kimberly Hone*
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Meredith Dennis
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Nola Firth
(* new to Council)
A total of 54,589 ballots were cast in the Tweed, representing a voter turnout of 76% with 71,582 electors registered in the Shire ahead of the poll.
In accordance with legislation, the election will be officially declared 24-hours after the preference run, allowing for a period of appeal should candidates wish to do so.
Council's General Manager Troy Green acknowledged the efforts of all candidates and expressed his enthusiasm for the term ahead.
"On behalf of Council staff, I extend my congratulations to all those elected and welcome our newest Councillor," Mr Green said.
"We are eager to work collaboratively with the new team as we navigate the opportunities and challenges of the coming term.
"We have more than $1 billion in capital infrastructure works planned over the next five years, including the raising of the Clarrie Hall Dam wall, major housing and retail developments in the pipeline, and continuing our significant flood recovery works program."
The newly elected Councillors will take their oaths or affirmations of office next Thursday 10 October, followed by an Extraordinary Meeting later in the day where they will vote to appoint the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
The Extraordinary Meeting will take place in the Murwillumbah Council Chambers from 3.30 pm on Thursday 10 October and will be livestreamed. Follow the livestream online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/council-meetings.
The Councillors will also participate in an induction program aligned with the Office of Local Government guidelines, ensuring they are fully equipped to tackle the responsibilities of the role.
For full election results, visit the NSW Electoral Commission website at elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 135 736.
