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Congratulations Janet Gatehouse

By admin Posted on 23 June 2024 Posted in Voting Tagged with councillor, elections, inclusion, Mayor, TEC

Feeling disappointed yet proud after such a strong result with a completely independent effort. It was a close count! Within a few hours of the 2pm Thursday 20 June voting deadline, the results were in: Voters: 10,006 of Sorell’s 13,552 …

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Get your vote in on time

By admin Posted on 9 June 2024 Posted in Voting Tagged with elections, TEC

Ballot packs are out now and your vote must be in before 2pm Thursday 20 June. Electoral Commission advice is to return your completed postal ballot pack as soon as possible, to make sure the returning officer receives it before …

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Help with voting

By admin Posted on 7 October 2022 Posted in Voting Tagged with collaboration, inclusion, literacy, TEC

Congrats to Clarence City Council for putting together Tasmania’s first Easy Read Information Guide for local government elections so that all Tasmanian voters can have their say. The guide makes it easier to understand why voting is important, steps through …

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Vote 1 to 5 (at least)

By admin Posted on 3 October 2022 Posted in Voting Tagged with TEC

Voting in the 2022 local government elections is compulsory. There are 13007 people eligible to vote for Sorell Council, an increase from 11 393 in 2018. In 2018 there were just 9 candidates for 9 Sorell Council positions so we …

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Recent Posts

  • Congratulations Janet Gatehouse
    Feeling disappointed yet proud after such a strong result with a completely independent effort. It was a close count! Within a few hours of the 2pm Thursday 20 June voting deadline, the results were in: Voters: 10,006 of Sorell’s 13,552 eligible voters had returned their votes (73.83%)Mayor: Councillor Janet Gatehouse …

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  • Get your vote in on time
    Ballot packs are out now and your vote must be in before 2pm Thursday 20 June. Electoral Commission advice is to return your completed postal ballot pack as soon as possible, to make sure the returning officer receives it before the close of the poll. Post your vote well before …

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  • By-election for Mayor
    Sorell residents will elect a new Mayor in June 2024. Local, skilled and trusted, I am thoroughly qualified and well prepared to be Sorell Mayor.  I’ll bring a steady hand with the passion, dedication and know-how to work with people from all walks of life; to treasure the local character …

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  • Fast forward
    Honoured to serve as Sorell Councillor for another four years, elected in October 2022 from a field of 19 candidates, one of a record six women now on Sorell’s nine-member council. Sorell remains one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state, with large subdivisions, major roadworks, streetscape upgrades, new …

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  • Vote in person at Sorell
    Still deciding? Voting in the 2022 Council elections is compulsory and closes at 2pm sharp on Tuesday 25th October. If you haven’t posted your completed vote by Friday afternoon, you can still lodge your vote in the secure TEC issued ballot box at Sorell Council, 47 Cole Street Sorell during …

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