George Town
Situated north of Launceston, the George Town local government area is classified as rural and has a population of more than 6000 people. The area incorporates George Town, Hillwood, Low Head and Pipers River.
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In 2014, with 5238 enrolled electors, the council had a vote return of 58.90 per cent compared to the statewide return rate of 54.58 per cent.
Who is running?
Incumbent George Town mayor Bridget Archer will vie for the top position in the region against newcomer Greg Kieser.
While the mayoral position is only a two-horse race, it will be a contest between five for George Town’s next deputy mayor.
Sitting deputy mayor Tim Harris will recontest his position, against two sitting councillors – Greg Dawson and Heather Barwick.
Two potential newcomers to the council, Dean Robert Gibbons and Quade Geale, have also put their hands up for the position.
There are also more than double the number of candidates for councillor positions, with 20 people nominating and only nine council positions.
However, there are only four women, and 16 men putting up their hand.
One high profile nomination is Andrew Michieletto, president of the George Town Chamber of Commerce and director of Harcourts East Tamar.
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Sean Slatter
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
