Elections
Due to the resignation of a member of the Council, a supplementary election is necessary to fill the vacancy for Area Councillor.
| Area Councillor (1 vacancies) | |
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| In September 2021 Electoral Commission SA conducted a supplementary election to fill the vacancy for district council of Tumby Bay. |
| Candidates | |
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At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 5 August 2021, a total of 5 nominations were received and accepted for the supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held after the close of nominations to determine the order in which names of candidates would appear on the ballot paper and the result of the draw was as follows: Profiles of each of these candidates are available by clicking their names above. |
| Timetable | |
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| Roll close | 5 pm, Wednesday 30 June 2021 |
| Opening of nominations | Thursday 22 July 2021 |
| Nominations close |
12 noon, Thursday 5 August 2021 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 24 August 2021 to Monday 30 August 2021 |
| Close of Voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 13 September 2021 |
| Scrutiny and count |
9.30 am, Wednesday 15 September 2021 |
| Daily Returns |
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| Count Summary | |
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| Enrolled voters: | 2009 |
| Envelopes returned: | 951 |
| Envelopes accepted: | 930 |
| Envelopes rejected: | 21 |
| Ballot papers not returned in envelope: | 1 |
| Voter participation: | 951 (47.34% of the total enrolment) |
| Formal votes: | 928 |
| Informal votes: | 1 |
| Quota: | 465 |
| First preference votes | ||
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| Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. | ||
| Candidate | First preference votes | Percentage |
| KING, Roxanne | 85 | 9.16% |
| EDWARDS, Kym Reginald | 25 | 2.69% |
| ELLIOTT, Julie | 393 | 42.35% |
| STEWART, Geoff | 203 | 21.88% |
| CHURCHETT, Geoff | 222 | 23.92% |
| Distribution of preferences |
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After the distribution of preferences Julie ELLIOTT obtained quota and was elected. To view the distribution of votes refer to the results for the District Council of Tumby Bay - Area Councillor 2021 (XLS 77 KB). |
BURKE, Maurie
After 33 years service, Maurie retired as Regional Commander from the NT Police in February 2001. His final posting to Katherine in 1997 preceded the huge rain depression that flooded Katherine during the Australia Day flood of 1998. As the Emergency Management Coordinator for the only declared disaster since cyclone Tracey, life was hectic. It was ironic that he was honoured with the Australian Police Medal (APM) on the same day the flood impacted the region. Retirement has seen a relocation with his wife Maggie, from Katherine where he also served four years as an Alderman on the Katherine Town Council, to Cradock South Australia. Settlement in Cradock resulted in appointment as Chair of the Cradock Heritage Group and involvement in upgrades throughout the community including, establishment of the Cradock War Memorial and Community Memorial Garden. He is now looking to serve both Cradock and the wider Flinders Ranges community.
Contact details: 0413 991 091
CARPENTER, Ian
With his wife retired to Quorn, from Hawker, in 2020 to be closer to family, having lived in the Flinders Ranges Council area for over 20 years. He and his wife owned and operated a caravan park in Hawker for 10 years and also had a 4wd tour business. Served on Hawker Community Development Board, Wirreanda Cottages Committee, Hawker HAC and was a CFS volunteer. Helped develop, establish and maintain the Hawker War Memorial. Received a Citizen of the Year Award from FRC in 2017 and has always shown and expressed an active interest in Council matters. Member of two classic car clubs and a part time member of the Quorn Men's Shed. Now enjoying having some time to establish their garden in retirement. Ian wants to give back to the community and firmly believes serving on Council would help achieve this. 0417 810 324.
Contact details: 32 Sixth St, Quorn SA 5433
PARKINSON, Ashley J
I have lived and worked in our Flinders Ranges Council region for the past 17 years. I have a passion for the entire region and the people within it. I enjoy sharing my musical talents and you may recognise me from the Master of Ceremony tasks and other musical events I have been involved with over the years. I respect people from all cultures, not just our Adnyamathanha traditional peoples, but recognise the multicultural society in which we live. I recognise the importance the visitors to our region but that the backbone to our community is the farming and our local businesses. Both of which create a unique place to live and work, a place I am proud to call me home. I hope to serve this community and continue to support its development well into the future.
Contact details: 0429 588 828
Councillor (1 vacancy)
Due to the passing of a member of the Council, a supplementary election was necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Outer Harbor Ward.
Timetable
| Roll close | 5pm, Friday 30 July 2021 |
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| Opening of nominations | Thursday 26 August 2021 |
| Nominations close | 12 noon, Thursday 9 September 2021 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 28 September 2021 to Monday 4 October 2021 |
| Close of voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 18 October 2021 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9am Tuesday 19 October 2021 |
Candidates
At the close of nominations at 12 noon, Thursday 9 September 2021, a total of 6 nominations were received and accepted for the supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held after the close of nominations to determine the order in which names of candidates would appear on the ballot paper and the result of the draw was as follows:
Profiles of each of these candidates are available by clicking their names above.
Daily Returns
Count Summary
| Enrolled voters | 10249 |
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| Envelopes returned | 2621 |
| Envelopes accepted |
2558 |
| Envelopes rejected | 63 |
| Ballot papers not returned in envelope | 1 |
| Voter participation | 2621 (25.57% of the total enrolment) |
| Formal votes |
2551 |
| Informal votes | 6 |
| Quota | 1276 |
First preference votes
Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places.
| Candidate | First preference votes | Percentage |
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| WOTTON, Adrian | 884 | 34.65% |
| LE RAYE, John | 188 | 7.37% |
| MOFFATT, Steven Daryl | 723 | 28.34% |
| MERCIERRE, Robyn | 504 | 19.76% |
| ANDERSON, Scott | 136 | 5.33% |
| COOKE, Peter | 116 | 4.55% |
Distribution of preferences
After the distribution of preferences Adrian WOTTON obtained 1226 votes and was elected under quota.
To view the distribution of votes refer to the City of Port Adelaide Enfield - 1 Councillor - 19 Oct 2021 (285 KB)
| Area Councillor (2 vacancies) | |
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| In September 2021 Electoral Commission SA conducted a supplementary election to fill two vacancies for Area Councillor for The Flinders Ranges Council. The election was required following the resignation of a member of the Council and existing vacancy. |
| Candidates | |
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At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Thursday 5 August 2021, a total of 3 nominations were received and accepted for the supplementary election. In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, a draw was held after the close of nominations to determine the order in which names of candidates would appear on the ballot paper and the result of the draw was as follows: Profiles of each of these candidates are available by clicking their names above. |
| Timetable | |
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| Roll close | 5pm, Wednesday 30 June 2021 |
| Opening of nominations | Thursday, 22 July 2021 |
| Nominations close |
12 noon, Thursday 5 August 2021 |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | Tuesday 24 August 2021 to Monday 30 August 2021 |
| Close of Voting (Polling Day) | 12 noon, Monday 13 September 2021 |
| Scrutiny and count |
1pm, Wednesday 15 September 2021 |
| Ballot Paper Draw | |
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The draw for ballot paper order for The Flinders Ranges Council was live streamed from 4pm, Thursday 5 August 2021. A recording of the ballot paper draw is available on YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM RECORDING |
| Daily Returns |
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| Count Summary | |
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| Enrolled voters | 1172 |
| Envelopes returned | 474 |
| Envelopes accepted |
466 |
| Envelopes rejected | 8 |
| Ballot papers not returned in envelope | 0 |
| Voter participation | 474 (40.44% of the total enrolment) |
| Formal votes |
458 |
| Informal votes | 8 |
| Quota | 153 |
| First preference votes | ||
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| Below are the first preference votes received by the candidates in the order they appeared on the ballot paper. Percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. | ||
| Candidate | First preference votes | Percentage |
| BURKE, Maurie | 125 | 27.29% |
| CARPENTER, Ian | 190 | 41.48% |
| PARKINSON, Ashley J | 143 | 31.22% |
| Distribution of preferences |
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After the distribution of preferences Ian CARPENTER and Ashley J PARKINSON obtained quota and were elected. To view the distribution of votes refer to the Flinders Ranges - 2 Area Councillors (FINAL) -15 Sept 2021 (XLS 69 KB) |