The Port Macquarie-Hastings local government election results are being finalised and I’d like to extend a big thank you to all volunteers who supported their candidates, for their active participation in our local democracy.
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It’s not easy to put yourself in the direct line of political fire on behalf of someone else, yet the volunteers I encountered were mostly polite and friendly, alongside them being passionate.
To all the volunteers who supported Group D and me personally, thank you for the wonderful effort over more than two weeks and for the ongoing support of our community.
Together we have achieved a great result and your belief, work and commitment have been very much appreciated.
It looks as though we will have a very competent, constructive group of councillors elected and at the time of writing this, it also looks like we will have a good geographical representation of our community.
Thank you also to all candidates, whether elected or not, for your participation in what is a challenging process. I will keep fond memories of the conversations with you along the busy footpaths, the halls and schools of our local area.
I look forward to working with our new council over the next four years to provide a productive, prosperous time for our community and to enhance the great life that we have in this beautiful part of the world.
Peter Besseling
Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor
