26/10/2016 PREDICTED OUTCOME – 2016 Council Elections
Lots of speculation on the election results – definite results will not be known until Saturday, 29/10/2016, when the actual count occurs.
Despite the huge mathematical exercise involved in the distribution of preferences, any who has watched the tally results in State and Federal Elections will be aware that there are politically astute, mathematical geniuses out there who are often able to accurately predict election outcomes based on minimal information.
As far the 2016 Council Election goes, the same thing is happening. The most credible predictions GERA has received are
Camden – Mary Delahunty re-elected, with Karen Hermann and Joel Silver likely to occupy the remaining two positions.
Rosstown – Margaret Esakoff re-elected, with Anthony Athanasopolous, Jane Karslake and Neil Pilling vying for the remaining two positions.
Tucker – Jamie Hyams re-elected, with Rodney Andonoplous, Neil Brewster and Nina Taylor vying for the remaining two positions.
How accurate these predictions are will not be known until after Saturday, 29/10/2016. If accurate it means 5-6 current incumbents will not be returning.
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Following on from our 3 well attended community forums and with the election deadline rapidly approaching (make sure you post your vote in time for it to be postmarked before 6.00 p.m. tomorrow – Friday, 21/10/2016) many “panicking” residents are seeking input on the candidates.
While GERA does not endorse any candidates, we urge residents to review their ballot packs and pass on the feedback we received from residents who attended the forums.
Rosstown Forum – 5/10/2016
The following is an alphabetic listing of the candidates who did/did not attend the Rosstown Forum and their stated political affiliations.
Attended
- Anthony Athanasopoulos (Independent)
- David Box (Labor)
- Cr. Kelvin Ho (Liberal)*
- Don Dunstan (Liberal)
- Shan Jayaweera (Independent)
- Jane Karslake (Labor)
- Con Zois (Independent)
*Cr. Kelvin Ho, appointed after resignation of Cr. Karina Okotel, 5 months in office
Did not attend
- Asher Cooper
- Clare Davey (Greens)
- Cr. Margaret Esakoff (Independent)*
- Cr. Neil Pilling (Independent)* Late Apology
- Sunny Malichetti
*Cr. Margaret Esakoff, 13 consecutive years in office and Cr. Neil Pilling, 8 consecutive years in office and current Mayor. Given that both are seeking re-election for a further 4 years, their “no show” was viewed “negatively”
Residents Feedback
Athony Athanasopoulos, David Box, Shan Jayawera and Jane Karslake identified and showed knowledge of the issues, presented strong arguments in support of their approaches to resolving the issues while also identifying a clear need for change and a commitment to resident representation.
Tucker Forum – 9/10/2016
The following is an alphabetic listing of the candidates who did/did not attend the Tucker Forum and their stated political affiliations.
Attended
- Neil Brewster (Independent)
- Phil De’Ath (Liberal)
- Cr. Oscar Lobo* (Labor)
- Jeff Mackie (Independent)
- Cr. Jim Magee (Independent)
- Michael Searle (Independent)
- Nina Taylor (Labor)
*Cr. Oscar Lobo, appointed after resignation of Cr. Nick Staikos, 7 consecutive years in office and Cr. Jim Magee, 8 consecutive years in office
Did not attend
- Rodney Andonopoulos (Labor) – Apology
- Joshua Bonney – Apology
- Anne Marie Cade
- Donna Elliott
- Cr. Jamie Hyams*
- Michael Karlik
- Karina Okotel
*Cr. Jamie Hyams, 10 non consecutive years in office (2003-5, 2008-2016). Given that he is seeking re-election for a further 4 years, his “no show” was viewed “negatively”
Residents Feedback
Neil Brewster, Jeff Mackie, Michael Searle and Nina Taylor identified and showed knowledge of the issues, presented strong arguments in support of their approaches to resolving the issues while also identifying a clear need for change and a commitment to resident representation.
Camden – 13/10/2016
The following is an alphabetic listing of the candidates who did/did not attend the Camden Forum and their stated political affiliations.
Attended
- Cr. Mary Delahunty (Labor)
- Ian Fayman
- Karen Hermann (Independent)
- Rebecca Pinskier (Labour)
- Joel Silver (Liberal)
- Cr. Thomas Sounness (Green)*
- Dan Sztrajt (Independent)
*Both Crs. Mary Delahunty and Tomas Sounness have served 4 years in office.
Residents Feedback
Mary Delahunty, Karen Hermann, Thomas Sounness and Dan Sztrajt identified and showed knowledge of the issues, presented strong arguments in support of their approaches to resolving the issues while also identifying a clear need for change and a commitment to resident representation.
Election Results
To allow for mail delivery times, counting of votes will occur on 29th October, 2016.
Authorised by: B. Hatfield, 21/41 Chapel Street, St. Kilda, Vic. 3181
Glen Eira Residents' Association Inc 