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Campaspe councillors declared

By Emily Donohoe

Nov 17, 2024

Campaspe Shire Council chief executive Pauline Gordon, Cr Luke Sharrock, Cr Daniel Mackrell and director communities Jo Bradshaw following the declaration. Photos: Emily Donohoe Photo by Emily Donohoe

The Victorian Electoral Commission has formally declared the nine councillors to represent Campaspe Shire Council until October 2028.

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They are, in order of their election: Rob Amos, Jessica Mitchell, Paul Jarman, John Zobec, Luke Sharrock, Tony Marwood, Adrian Weston, Daniel Mackrell and Zoe Cook.

Campaspe electoral office manager Kate O’Connor declared the result on Wednesday, November 13 at 9.30am.

Returning councillor Daniel Mackrell thanks election manager Kate O’Connor. Photo by Emily Donohoe

A recount was undertaken over Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12, with the nine initially successful candidates remaining the same.

In total, 24,221 votes were counted, 1294 or 5.34 per cent were informal, and 81.46 per cent of the total voter enrolment of 29,734 voted.

Councillors will represent the entire shire during their terms due to the unsubdivided ward structure change.

Mr Amos, Mr Jarman, Mr Zobec, Mr Marwood, Mr Weston and Mr Mackrell return to their postings, while Ms Mitchell, Mr Sharrock and Ms Cook will join council for the first time.

Mr Mackrell and Mr Sharrock were in attendance for the declaration, along with Campaspe Shire Council and VEC staff.

Councillors will take their oath at the Campaspe Shire Council chambers at their first meeting on Thursday, November 14.