Candidates have put their names forward for the positions of mayor and councillor of George Town for the council's upcoming byelection.
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There are three people running for George Town mayor: councillors Chris Barraclough and Greg Kieser as well as acting mayor Tim Harris.
There are 11 candidates running for the position of George Town councillor.
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They are Trudi Cross, Sven Wiener, Dean Robert Gibbons, Wendy Patricia Harrap, Kirsten McCreghan, Sean Tiernan, Nicole Francesca Scott, Jason Orr, Bob Pooley, Peter Parkes and Tim Parish.
The byelection was called by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission after former mayor Bridget Archer was named Federal Member for Bass.
Postal ballots will be delivered to municipality residents between July 2 and July 5.
Polling closed on July 23 at 10am.
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
