FORMER Bass candidate Amy Tyler says it was a difficult decision not to contest the seat left free by former Greens leader Kim Booth. On Monday, The Examiner reported Ms Tyler was not expected to nominate, paving the way for Launceston Alderman Andrea Dawkins to replace Mr Booth in State Parliament. In a statement released on Thursday, Ms Tyler said after consulting family, friends, and Alderman Dawkins, she had decided not to nominate. "We have decided that, at this time, she [Alderman Dawkins] is best placed to continue the work and commitment that Kim has shown in Bass for so many years," Ms Tyler said. Mr Booth announced his shock resignation from Parliament earlier this month, and 2014 candidates have been called to nominate to be in a countback. "Whether or not to contest has been a very difficult decision and one to which I have given careful consideration," Ms Tyler said. "Andrea is an incredibly strong, talented and empathetic woman and I believe her passion, commitment and drive will make her the perfect representative for Bass," she said. Political analyst Kevin Bonham said he expected Alderman Dawkins to win the recount. Dr Bonham said Alderman Dawkins had more of a public profile compared with the other candidates and was next on the Greens' how-to-vote card. "Some people would have followed that," Dr Bonham said. Anti-pulp mill activist Anne Layton-Bennett, environmental consultant Anna Povey, Alderman Dawkins and Ms Tyler all had about 130 votes separating them. Dr Bonham said it was "not impossible" for the other two candidates to win.
FORMER Bass candidate Amy Tyler says it was a difficult decision not to contest the seat left free by former Greens leader Kim Booth.
On Monday, The Examiner reported Ms Tyler was not expected to nominate, paving the way for Launceston Alderman Andrea Dawkins to replace Mr Booth in State Parliament.
In a statement released on Thursday, Ms Tyler said after consulting family, friends, and Alderman Dawkins, she had decided not to nominate.
"We have decided that, at this time, she [Alderman Dawkins] is best placed to continue the work and commitment that Kim has shown in Bass for so many years," Ms Tyler said.
Mr Booth announced his shock resignation from Parliament earlier this month, and 2014 candidates have been called to nominate to be in a countback.
"Whether or not to contest has been a very difficult decision and one to which I have given careful consideration," Ms Tyler said.
"Andrea is an incredibly strong, talented and empathetic woman and I believe her passion, commitment and drive will make her the perfect representative for Bass," she said.
Political analyst Kevin Bonham said he expected Alderman Dawkins to win the recount.
Dr Bonham said Alderman Dawkins had more of a public profile compared with the other candidates and was next on the Greens' how-to-vote card.
"Some people would have followed that," Dr Bonham said.
Anti-pulp mill activist Anne Layton-Bennett, environmental consultant Anna Povey, Alderman Dawkins and Ms Tyler all had about 130 votes separating them.
Dr Bonham said it was "not impossible" for the other two candidates to win.
