NSW Local Government Elections are held today, Saturday 14 September 2024.
Clarence Valley Local Government Area Election 2024
Clarence Valley Council was established on 25 February 2004. It holds 41,890^ electors and occupies an area of 10,440 square kilometres. This is an undivided council served by nine councillors including a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Voting is compulsory for all residents 18 years of age and older. There is no absentee voting available at NSW council elections. You must vote at a venue in your enrolled council area (or ward if you live in a divided council area). You cannot vote at a venue in another area.
In 2024 the Returning Officer and centralised count centre for the Clarence Valley are both located at Richmond Valley Region RO Office, Evans Head NSW.
There are 26 polling places in the Clarence Valley open between 8am and 6pm on polling day.
Their locations can be found at:
https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate/councils/clarence-valley
The Virtual Tally Room for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be live from 6.00pm on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
Initial count results will be published progressively on the Virtual Tally Room from approximately 6.30pm to 10.30pm Saturday, 14 September 2024 and, will continue to be updated as results become available.
Votes Received Before Polling Day
Prepoll votes - 9,624
Postal vote applications - 2,733
Postal votes scrutinised - 1,340
Table data last updated: 10pm Thursday, 12 September 2024
There are 17 candidates standing for election as Clarence Valley councillors.
In ballot paper order they are:
Cristie Jayne YAGER, Ulmarra IND
Peter Francis JOHNSTONE, South Grafton IND
Gregory Paul CLANCY, Coutts Crossing THE GREENS
James ALLAN, Yamba IND
Allison Dianne Elizabeth WHAITES, South Grafton IND
Justin JAMES, Elland IND
Raymond John SMITH, Grafton IND
Andrew Francis BAKER, Harwood IND
Phillip Albie PROVEST, Braunstone IND
Lynette Gay CAIRNS, Yamba IND
Karen Lea TOMS, Iluka IND
Melissa Jane HELLWIG, Yamba IND
Stephen Harper PICKERING, Ulmarra IND
Shane Ian CAUSLEY, Warregah Island IND
Desmond Charles SCHRODER, South Grafton IND
Debrah NOVAK, Yamba IND
Amanda Rose BRIEN, Grafton IND
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