North Coast Selects Mayors

It looks like the race is nearly over for three of the region’s mayoral positions in the latest results for the local government elections on the NOrthern Rivers.

Lismore’s proud new Mayor Jenny Dowell spoke this morning and outlined her goals for the city.

“I would like to set a standard of open communication within council so that decisions aren’t outside the council chambers and we engage in open and respectful debate,” she said.

In Ballina, Phil Silver is still reluctant to declare victory as mayor, but he is currently in front with 34 per cent of the vote. Independent Sharon Cadwalladeris a close second.

In Byron, current Mayor Jan Barham is ahead with a big margin with 50 per cent of the vote.

Tweed council looks like it will go from the administrators appointed in 2005 to a Greens council, with the party getting 19 per cent of the vote so far.

Counting is still to close to call in Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Kyogle.

16 September 08

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• Sugar to Fuel Supercars
• North Coast Selects Mayors
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• Tugun Bypass Complete
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• Mayor Predicts Big Changes to Regional Water Utilities
• Budget Gets Tick from NSW Business Community
• Byron Council Seeks Feedback
• New Yamba Port Storage Will Boost Shipping
• New Alcohol Free Zone for Maclean
• Have Your say in Clarence Tourism
• Marketing Campaign to Boost North Coast Tourism
• Students Help Northern Rivers Business Innovators
• Thousands Cheer Rudd's Apology
• Flood victims to get free legal advice
• Iemma Extends Flood Disaster Zone
• Regional grants controversy won't stop Casino bio-fuel plant: Vaile

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