2010 Elections
Election Results
Results for the 2010 Local Government elections are available on the LGA website. Official results are preliminary.
Ballot Paper Return Report
The Ballot Paper Return Report is now available on the Electoral Commission SA. The Report provides information about the number of ballot paper envelopes returned by each Council where the election is conducted by the Electoral Commission. Visit http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?sectionID=133
City of Mitcham |
Candidates |
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Mayor The total number of electors is: 46,551 |
Doug Aylen |
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Babbage Ward
Number of electors: 7,007 |
Christopher Gellie |
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Boorman Ward
Number of electors: 7,665 |
Leeanne Moriarty |
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Craigburn Ward
Number of electors: 9,939 Hear from and question your Craigburn Ward and Mayoral candidates at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 20 October at the Blackwood Over 50's Club, 3 Young Street, Blackwood. For more information contact the Blackwood/Belair and District Community Association on 8278 2150. |
Karen Hockley |
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Gault Ward
Number of electors: 7,509 |
Chris Adcock |
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Overton Ward
Number of electors: 7,314 |
Zane Young |
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The Park Ward
Number of electors: 7,117 Hear from and question The Park Ward and Mayoral candidates at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 19 October at the Uniting Church Hall, Sheoak Road, Belair. For more information contact the Blackwood/Belair and District Community Association on 8278 2150. |
Suzy Baldry |
Caretaker Policy
Council will be in a caretaker period from September in the lead up to the Election
For the first time in Local Government elections, there will be a formal caretaker period leading up to the elections.
Your Council has adopted a Caretaker Policy which allows for the caretaker period to commence from the opening of nominations on 7 September until the conclusion of the election following the close of voting on 12 November.
The caretaker period ensures that Council will not make any major decisions that will unfairly bind an incoming Council. It also places an onus on Council to ensure that all election candidates are treated fairly and equitably when it comes to the use of Council resources.
During the caretaker period you may notice:
- Less information to the community - especially regarding matters which have become election issues.
- No Gallery Question Time at Council meetings during September, October and November from the 7 September to the 12 November.
- No civic functions and public forums during this period.
- No community consultation processes, with the possible exception of basic notifications concerning infrastructure repair or replacement.
The Caretaker Policy can be downloaded here and can also be inspected at the Council's Customer Service Centre at 131 Belair Road, Torrens Park.
Mitcham Council Election Facts
Local Government Elections are held every four years and voting trends are often dependent on local issues, the number of candidates or whether there is a mayoral election.
Some interesting facts...
Percentage of Elected Member positions contested
2010
All positions on Council were contested resulting in six ward and one mayoral election.
2006
All positions on Council were contested resulting in six ward and one mayoral election.
2003
Half the positions were contested.
Number of nominations to become an Elected Member
2010
35 individuals nominated to become an Elected Member or Mayor.
2006
32 individuals nominated to become an Elected Member.
2003
14 individuals nominated to become an Elected Member.
Women candidates for Council elections
In order to be representative of the community equal numbers of men and women nominating for Council are needed. This has never occurred.
2010
40% of nominations were from women. A total of 5 women (35.7%) were elected to Council of a total of 14 members.
2006
16% of nominations were from women. A total of 4 women (31%) were elected to Council of a total of 14 members.
1997 (best result)
35% of nominations were from women. A total of 7 women (41%) were elected to Council of a total of 17 members.
Voter Turnout
Voting at Local Government elections is voluntary by postal vote. The State Plan's target for Local Government voter turnout is 50% by the 2014 election.
2010
Voter turnout 27.87%
2006
Voter turnout 27.5%
2000
Voter turnout 36.4%
The record high number of nominations and extensive promotion in 2006 and 2010 did not result into an increased voter turnout.
