#BREAKING:
The first meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s newly elected governing body was held today (Wednesday, 9 October).
The Express’ Michael Sharp was there to report on the proceedings and will publish the details in next week’s paper.
Jesse Fitzpatrick was elected as the mayor. There were two contenders for the position of deputy mayor, the number-two candidate of Jesse's ticket, Erin Foley, and The Greens' Heather Champion.
Heather Champion for deputy mayor was supported by herself, David Kent (Labor) and Nicole Smith (Let’s Get it Right). Sara Moylan abstained from the vote.
Foley won 5-3 and was sworn in as the deputy mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Council.
Michael Sharp spoke to the newly elected mayor and deputy mayor briefly after the meeting, view the footage below.
Heather Champion - Greens for Wingecarribee
Rachel Russell - Wingecarribee
Sara Moylan -Wingecarribee First
Jesse Fitzpatrick - Wingecarribee Shire Council Candidate
Labor for Wingecarribee Council 2024
Erin Foley
Nicole Smith
#BREAKING
#BREAKING
Michael Sharp reports from the Wingecarribee Returns Office as the new councillors are announced, they are;
Jessie Fitzpatrick A
Rachel Russell G
Erin Foley A
Therese Duffy A
James Farrell A
David Kent C ( Labor)
Nicole Smith D
Sara Moylan F
Heather Champion I ( Greens)
A full breakdown of the numbers will be in Wednesday’s Express.
Election Update - Tuesday 24 Sep 2024
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MAJOR VOTE DUMP IN 24 HOUR PERIOD
Following a massive vote dump on Monday evening, the total above and below the line votes for group-A, Jesse Fitzpatrick - Wingecarribee Shire Council Candidate has climbed 3,489 votes after losing nearly 1,000 votes on Sunday.
The battle between Heather Champion - Greens for Wingecarribee and Labor for Wingecarribee Council 2024 has increased from a 2 vote difference to a 21 vote lead for the Greens.
Sara Moylan -Wingecarribee First has scooped up a near 200 vote lead over Duncan Gair following the 1 vote difference between the candidates on Sunday, however it's still too tight to call any winners for the last few spots on council.
WSC Election Update 23 Sep 2024
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GAIR'S GOT A SHOT: New election results shift chances for former mayor, Ducan Gair + breakdown of candidates losing and gaining extra votes following the check vote count.
Spotted at Harris Farm car park today.
UPDATE: WIRES came to the rescue
Spotted Harris Farm Markets Bowral today.
WSC Results Update 17 Sep 2024
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BOWRAL PRE-POLL IS IN
Editor of the Express, Cristian King breaks down the latest numbers to arrive overnight + the tight preference race unfolding between Nicole Smith, Sara Moylan and Raymond Khoury.
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THE EXPRESS CAN PREDICT THE FOLLOWING WINNERS:
Group A - Jesse Fitzpatrick
Group A - Erin Foley
Group G - Rachel Russell
Whilst it is likely that the third candidate on Jesse Fitzpatrick's ticket will succeed, Therese Duffy, it is too soon to tell pending the tally of pre-poll and the distribution of preferences.
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SH EXPRESS PREDICTED WINNERS:
Group A - Jesse Fitzpatrick
Group A - Erin Foley
Group G - Rachel Russell
Editor Cristian King reveals the latest unprecedented results, last seen 20 years ago, with the Group A ticket headed-up by Jesse Fitzpatrick getting a whopping 42.91% of first-preference votes so far. With the exception of Rachel Russell winning Bundanoon Public School, Jesse Fitzpatrick's ticket has received the highest votes out of all other polling places.
The only votes left to count are Robertson Arts Hall, Welby Hall, pre-poll, and declaration votes.
Whilst it is likely that the number 3 on Jesse's ticket, Therese Duffy will get elected, it is too early to predict, pending the count of pre-poll and the distribution of preferences.
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LIVE ELECTION RESULTS AT 8PM
Editor of the Express, Cristian King provides a breakdown of who is currently leading after the first two hours of counting the ballots, and also explains that candidates will have to work harder this time with a much higher number of votes needed when compared to the previous election in 2016.
Stay tuned for more updates tonight.
Southern Highlands Express is an independent weekly newspaper reporting in the Wingecarribee LGA.
