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Byron Council Election Results

Jan Barham, Australia's first popularly elected Green Mayor, launched The Greens campaign for the Byron Shire council elections, on the 9th of August 2008, on the banks of the Brunswick River at Brunswick Heads.

1: Final Result - Progressives Dominate Byron Council

A new day has dawned for Byron Shire as a group of progressive councillors has taken the majority of seats on Council. This should signal the beginning of a period of clear and positive policy direction for the Shire. With Greens Mayor Jan Barham, the new Council wi...
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Posted: 23Sep2008 06:50   Similar items

2: Jan Barham Wins In A Landslide

The residents of Byron Shire have given Jan Barham a massive vote of confidence by returning her as Mayor. As of the declaration of the Poll, and distribution of preferences Jan gained a total of 7973 votes. She has won in all the booths across the Shire and a remar...
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Posted: 20Sep2008 02:38   Similar items

3: School Teacher From Federal Is Newest Greens Member On Council

The Byron Ballina Greens are proud to introduce their newest councillor-elect, Simon Richardson. Simon is a resident of Federal and is currently a secondary school English and history teacher. He has a passionate interest in ensuring a stronger voice for youth and arti...
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Posted: 17Sep2008 04:34   Similar items

4: Byron United Get "Facts" Wrong Again

Byron United has done it again. After being dressed down by the General Manager a month ago for getting the figures wrong about the management and finances of Byron Council, Byron United (formerly the Chamber of Commerce) has put out another set of incorrect figures. Yo...
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Posted: 11Sep2008 23:58   Similar items

5: Richard Staples: Protect Our Fresh Water

I am going for a fourth term because so many people appreciate the work I do and the positions I have taken. If re-elected I will continue to play a role in the struggle to clean up our waterways and protect fresh water resources. The Dunoon dam is not necessary given...
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Posted: 10Sep2008 04:24   Similar items

6: Maggie Luke: Greens Do Support Business

Greens do support business people and always have. They are a large part of the community and most vote progressive. I have a business very dependent on tourism and tourists are drawn to this place because of its green ethics....
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Posted: 10Sep2008 04:20   Similar items

7: Simon Richardson: Tired Of Dinosaur Politics

I'm bored with '"dinosaur politics" and I'm sure that I am not alone. Dinosaur politics is the politics of division and derision. The old thinking that to get your way you need to yell the loudest and be the most aggressive....
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Posted: 10Sep2008 04:20   Similar items

8: Tom Tabart: Is This Tuckers Last Chance?

Ross Tucker is Byron Councils longest standing elected member but despite many attempts he has never won the mayoral chains. Narrowly defeated by Jan Barham in 2004, this election is most likley his last hope...
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Posted: 10Sep2008 04:20   Similar items

9: Councillor Voting Pattern 04-08

With the local government election next weekend we thought it might be helpful to put up the voting patterns of the current councillors on a range of issues over the last four years. These councillors have been chosen because they are the lead candidates in some of the ...
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Posted: 9Sep2008 04:20   Similar items

10: Mayor Barham Releases Final Report On First Term

As this is my last mayoral report for this term of council I have taken the opportunity to reflect on the last 4 yrs and provide an overview the experience. To say the role of Mayor has been challenging is an understatement. The last four and a half years have been...
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Posted: 7Sep2008 04:28   Similar items