Elections

Candidate Update

Candidate gossip that’s worth spreading

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Dark shadow of antisemitism in Alma ballot

An election poster has been defaced with anti-Semitic, anti Israel graffiti.  

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Another PEPP candidate steps up

Michelle Di Donna will be the PEPP candidate in Balaclava Ward

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Two more St Kilda Ward candidates step up

More nominations for St Kilda Ward are expected – it;s going to be a highly contested ballot

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Bond bows out after three terms

Cr Andrew Bond has decided not to run for Council again after being first elected in 2012.

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Housing emergency gets the cold shoulder

A last ditch bid to declare a housing emergency failed to get a majority.

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Time for a fresh approach says PEPP

“People Empowering Port Phillip” candidates (from left to right): Janet de Silva, Sabina Sablok, Serge Thomann, Beverley Pinder and Chris Schwarze. Inset: Levi Silcox

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Carlisle Street deserves more love

Independent candidate Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) says Carlisle Street deserves more love from Council.

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Important questions about Coles on Carlisle

Last week, Council voted to start negotiations to sell several laneways to Coles to be part of a major redevelopment. Former Mayor and candidate for Alma Ward, Dick Gross is concerned about the secrecy surrounding the deals. He raises serious questions for Council.

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Dick Gross seeks election in Alma Ward

Former Mayor has resigned from the ALP to stand for Council in Alma Ward as an independent

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