... I'm dismayed to report that less than 3000 voting packages have been returned for the Canning Vale ward, and the trend is that less packages are returned each day from now on, having stood in the last election 2 years ago, I am amazed how different the election process was this time around.
the packages were sent out almost only a week after the close of calling for candidates, which really gave candidates little time to get their messages out, also last year a draw was held for the order on the voting slip, seems this year that the order was determined by who had the first appointment with the returning officer.
two years ago and at previous elections voters would of noticed that the garbage trucks had advertisement on them notifying us of the elections, this year it does not seem to have happened, and apart from the sparse ads in the local papers and the COG news that is delivered in one of the local papers, you would of been lucky to have even noticed this election and as I feared most people would not of even bothered to have opened their election packages, I feel the voting numbers will be well down this year.
the reforms to local government have changed the way the votes are counted and a recent report has called for less councilors and amalgamation of existing councils, but most people would not even notice ...
Friday, 5 October 2007
Friday, 28 September 2007
Canning Vale or Thornlie
Canning Vale Ward consists of the suburbs of Canning Vale (Gosnells side) and Thornlie, I am running for the Canning Vale Ward, I live in Thornlie, once a councilor is elected they are required to represent every ratepayer/resident in the City of Gosnells, the ward system is only for the election of the councilors it serves no other purpose.
A lot of people have contacted me and complained about the high rates they are paying, the fact is the rates are not going to go down, in fact they will probably continue to rise each year, I attended the meeting early this year, only myself and my daughter were present at that meeting (from the public) and all councilors voted to accept the increase, any councilor or candidate that says the will reduce rates, needs to explain how. It's not going happen over night, we need a more sustainable vision for Gosnells, and stop the expansion that we are all paying for ...
We need to drop the Ward system, so all residents/ratepayers can vote for all of the councilors that will represent them, we also need to adapt a system were we vote for the Mayor not the councilors at a special meeting.
A lot of people have contacted me and complained about the high rates they are paying, the fact is the rates are not going to go down, in fact they will probably continue to rise each year, I attended the meeting early this year, only myself and my daughter were present at that meeting (from the public) and all councilors voted to accept the increase, any councilor or candidate that says the will reduce rates, needs to explain how. It's not going happen over night, we need a more sustainable vision for Gosnells, and stop the expansion that we are all paying for ...
We need to drop the Ward system, so all residents/ratepayers can vote for all of the councilors that will represent them, we also need to adapt a system were we vote for the Mayor not the councilors at a special meeting.
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Do you wish to contact me ... as a Candidate
I can be reached on my mobile number 0430 227 335
during working hours, or on my internet phone
6262 7139 after 6pm or on the weekend, or you can
email me at pevans@thornlie.iinet.net.au. You can
call my internet VOIP line on 6262 7139 at anytime
and leave a voice message, which is emailed to me
as soon as you leave the message,
and I will respond as soon as possible ...
PS unfortunately my address was not published on my
profile in your election pack, my address for you
information is 8 McNamara Drive, Thornlie, 6108
and remember please take the time to vote
during working hours, or on my internet phone
6262 7139 after 6pm or on the weekend, or you can
email me at pevans@thornlie.iinet.net.au. You can
call my internet VOIP line on 6262 7139 at anytime
and leave a voice message, which is emailed to me
as soon as you leave the message,
and I will respond as soon as possible ...
PS unfortunately my address was not published on my
profile in your election pack, my address for you
information is 8 McNamara Drive, Thornlie, 6108
and remember please take the time to vote
Saturday, 22 September 2007
Candidate contact info
Bickley Ward
Mitchell, Ron 9458 9919
Potter, Helen 9258 4801
Wainwright, Pauline 9359 3516
Baraiolo, Sandra 0419 520 190
Stevens, Daniel 9493 3706
Griffiths, Liz 0419 929 542
Canning Vale Ward
Barrett, Wayne 9459 6998
Fernandez, Chris 9459 3657
Evans, Peter 6262 7139
Hawchar, Mahmoud (Dave) 042 883 4470
Gosnells Ward
Griffiths, Dave 9398 2242
Wiffen, Bill 9490 1904
Croft, Rod 9496 1654
George, Brad 0409 001 209
as posted on COGSite
Mitchell, Ron 9458 9919
Potter, Helen 9258 4801
Wainwright, Pauline 9359 3516
Baraiolo, Sandra 0419 520 190
Stevens, Daniel 9493 3706
Griffiths, Liz 0419 929 542
Canning Vale Ward
Barrett, Wayne 9459 6998
Fernandez, Chris 9459 3657
Evans, Peter 6262 7139
Hawchar, Mahmoud (Dave) 042 883 4470
Gosnells Ward
Griffiths, Dave 9398 2242
Wiffen, Bill 9490 1904
Croft, Rod 9496 1654
George, Brad 0409 001 209
as posted on COGSite
How to Vote
Who Can Vote?
Only those who are correctly enrolled can vote in any election. For local government elections, you need to be a resident, or a non-resident owner or non-resident occupier of rateable property.
Who Conducts the Election?
The elections will be conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Is Voting Compulsory?
No, voting in local government elections is not compulsory in Western Australia.
When will I get my Election Package?
Packages will be sent to all eligible electors within the district from 24 September 2007.
By when must the ballot paper be returned?
All ballot papers must be returned by 6pm on Saturday 20 October 2007 to be included in the count. Normally the ballot paper (inside its declaration envelope) should be returned by mail. However, throughout the period of the election it is possible to deposit returned packages into a sealed ballot box at the City of Gosnells Administration Centre located at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells. On Election Day (Saturday 20 October 2007) return election packages can be personally delivered to the Returning Officer who will be in the foyer of the City of Gosnells Administration Centre, between 8am and 6pm.
Replacement Packages
Can be obtained from the City of Gosnells at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells prior to election day and from 8am to 6pm on election day if the package is not received or should any papers be missing.
Polling Place
City of Gosnells Administration Centre, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.
The Count of Votes
Will commence after 6pm on Saturday 20 October in the Reception Room, City of Gosnells Administration Building, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.
as posted on COGSite
Only those who are correctly enrolled can vote in any election. For local government elections, you need to be a resident, or a non-resident owner or non-resident occupier of rateable property.
Who Conducts the Election?
The elections will be conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Is Voting Compulsory?
No, voting in local government elections is not compulsory in Western Australia.
When will I get my Election Package?
Packages will be sent to all eligible electors within the district from 24 September 2007.
By when must the ballot paper be returned?
All ballot papers must be returned by 6pm on Saturday 20 October 2007 to be included in the count. Normally the ballot paper (inside its declaration envelope) should be returned by mail. However, throughout the period of the election it is possible to deposit returned packages into a sealed ballot box at the City of Gosnells Administration Centre located at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells. On Election Day (Saturday 20 October 2007) return election packages can be personally delivered to the Returning Officer who will be in the foyer of the City of Gosnells Administration Centre, between 8am and 6pm.
Replacement Packages
Can be obtained from the City of Gosnells at 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells prior to election day and from 8am to 6pm on election day if the package is not received or should any papers be missing.
Polling Place
City of Gosnells Administration Centre, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.
The Count of Votes
Will commence after 6pm on Saturday 20 October in the Reception Room, City of Gosnells Administration Building, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.
as posted on COGSite
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