Lead candidate Margot Castles 1/ financial experience Partner in running a successful profitable family business for over 20 years – Tumbi Indoor Sports Board Member of a Not for Profit – currently Chair, previously Secretary with responsibility for understanding budget processes, reviewing profit and loss statements etc and signing off on financials and large … [Read more...] about Group A, Labor, The Entrance
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Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw
The Ballot draw was conducted on August 15, from 2.10pm at the Returning Office at Tuggerah. Below are the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot paper. In the next couple of weeks, Council Watch will bring you details on who these people are and what they stand for. BUDGEWOI WARD 17 candidates in total: five groups of three candidates and two ungrouped … [Read more...] about Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw
So you want to be a councillor
Being a councillor is an interesting and frustrating blend of bureaucracy and democracy, says a man who should know. Glenn Inglis addressed a public forum last week on the Central Coast, sharing his experiences as both a long term general manager of a number of councils in NSW and as a councillor; he’s been both. Inglis told the meeting that candidates should not believe that … [Read more...] about So you want to be a councillor
Gosford West ward – candidates
Christine Keene - independent I have not signed anything prior to the election because I need time and consultation with the various organisations to ensure my commitments are in the right direction. I have been approached by many worthwhile organisations/groups and hopefully will have the opportunity to build strong relationships. I am very practical, a good … [Read more...] about Gosford West ward – candidates
De-merger will come, says Greens candidate
Any business that hasn't been able to merge two websites in 18 months is struggling, says Greens candidate Stephen Pearson. He is talking about the new Central Coast Council website which still offers a link to either Wyong or Gosford on its main page. He believes a de-merger is inevitable. "Any enterprise that cannot achieve a single website in 18 months is clearly … [Read more...] about De-merger will come, says Greens candidate