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Corangamite Shire Council election candidates

Nominations closed at 12 pm on Tuesday 17 September. We cannot accept late nominations.

The following vacancies exist in Corangamite Shire Council:

Cooriemungle Ward (1 vacancy)
Gnotuk Ward (1 vacancy)
Lake Elingamite Ward (1 vacancy)
Lake Keilambete Ward (1 vacancy)
Leura Ward (1 vacancy)
Mt Elephant Ward (1 vacancy)
Tandarook Ward (1 vacancy)

Candidates are below in the order they will appear on the ballot paper.

Candidates can lodge a statement and photo to be included in the postal ballot pack.

Note: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the election manager.

Questionnaires are in PDF format. Please contact the election manager if you require a different format. Candidates who are endorsed by a registered political party may indicate so in their response to the questionnaire. For information on party names and abbreviations, see Currently registered parties.

Cooriemungle Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Cooriemungle Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
VOGELS, Jamie John	No questionnaire response provided	Jamie Vogels Mob: 0429 959 210 jamie.vogels@bigpond.com

Gnotuk Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Gnotuk Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
GSTREIN, Ruth	See questionnaire response	Ruth Gstrein Mob: 0486 035 299 gstrein@tca-online.net.au

Lake Elingamite Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Lake Elingamite Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
MAKIN, Kate	See questionnaire response	No contact person provided

Lake Keilambete Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Lake Keilambete Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
CONHEADY, Geraldine	See questionnaire response	Geraldine Conheady Mob: 0428 528 835 gconheady1@gmail.com

Leura Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Leura Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
HICKEY, Laurie	See questionnaire response	Laurie Hickey Mob: 0439 833 484 lauriehic762@gmail.com

Mt Elephant Ward (1 vacancy)

At the close of nominations there were the same number of candidates as vacancies in this election.

This means this election is uncontested and there will be no voting. The below candidate/s will be declared elected after voting closes on 25 October.

Voters enrolled in Mt Elephant Ward will not get a ballot pack in the mail this October.

Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
COLE, Nicholas	See questionnaire response	No contact person provided

Tandarook Ward (1 vacancy)

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Candidates
Name	Questionnaire	Contact Details
JENKINS, Cath	See questionnaire response	Cath Jenkins Mob: 0414 551 264 cath@ruralpeopleco.com.au
	Candidate Statement As a candidate for the 2024 Corangamite Shire Council elections, I am dedicated to shaping a bright future for the people of the Tandarook Ward and Corangamite region. Living on our farm in South Purrumbete, my family and I have been involved in the community through farming, school, business, hockey, pony club, football, and netball. My background as a business and agriculture consultant, and serving on various boards, has equipped me with strong leadership, financial, and governance skills. My vision is to promote economic growth and development while preserving the unique character of our region. We must continue investing in infrastructure and proactively embrace future growth opportunities and challenges. Local healthcare and educational organisations require ongoing Council support, while youth services, recreation facilities, parks, and outdoor spaces need increased investment to promote healthy living and attract more families to the area. As agriculture and business form the backbone of our local economy, I am committed to supporting our farmers and local businesses to ensure they thrive. Together, we can build a vibrant, strong community, proud of its past and ready for the future. I seek your support to bring new energy, ideas, and effective leadership to our region.
BEARD, Jo	See questionnaire response	Jo Beard Mob: 0418 733 685 jobeard78@yahoo.com.au
	Candidate Statement I've been privileged to represent the people of Corangamite Shire for over 13 years, three as Mayor. My continued passion and commitment are unwavering. I am genuinely proud to lead the community of Tandarook where I have grown up and chose to raise my family. There are many important strategic projects playing out that are critical to the future aspirations of Cobden and District. Having already put so much work into these, I'm all in and committed to seeing them through. These projects like others I have achieved in the past, are significant. Locals trust me along with how dedicated and approachable I am to this role, and that I get things done, I guarantee this will not change. My diverse lived experience enables me to have a greater appreciation for what really matters and what is needed within our community. No politics with me, just continued genuine care, empathy and advocating because it's the right thing to do. I have led this community through some of the most challenging of times, and stood beside you all, I will continue to volunteer within local community groups, regionally, state and nationally as passionate as ever to keep making a difference.