The vacancy is a result of Jill Day being elected as a Councillor in Wellington City’s Northern Ward.
Nominations received:
- Damian Hewett
- Liz Langham
- Stacey Richardson
- Craig Robertson
- Anna Scott
Wellington City Council Electoral Officer Warwick Lampp says the response is excellent and he is encouraged to see so many Tawa residents put themselves forward for election.
Community board members represent and act as advocates for the interests of their local community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Council,” says Warwick.
The by-election by postal vote will be held using the STV electoral system. Voting papers will be sent out to eligible voters in Tawa between Thursday 26 January and Tuesday 31 January.
Completed voting papers must be returned by 12 noon on Friday 17 February to be included in the count.
The community board meets monthly and has six elected members
For more information, visit Tawa Community Board by-elections