RICHMOND VALLEY: Get to (really) know your candidates before you vote on Dec 4

Your vote will count on December 4, and in Richmond Valley you have a lot of choice.

18 candidates are vying for one of the six councillor positions plus a mayor who is elected separately by the people.

We asked the candidates seven questions. Click on their photo to read the answers.

 

• Tell us about where you live and your family.

• If you’ve been a councillor – what are you most proud of in your previous term?

• What do you bring to the role of councillor this election?

• What brings you joy in life?

• What difficulties does your community face?

• What is your job? What do you like/dislike about it?

• Dare to dream – what is your vision for your region?

 

Robert Hayes, Evans Head, Independent

Daniel Simpson, New Italy, Independent

Louise Wicks, Woodburn, Independent

 

Patrick Deegan, Casino, Labor

Michelle Yates, Evans Head, Labor

Jacob Dhnaram, Casino, Labor

 

 

Robert Mustow, Casino, Independent

Steve Morrissey, Casino, Independent

Sandra Humphrys, Casino, Independent

Sam Cornish, Casino, Independent

Debra McGillan, Coraki, Independent

 

  

Jill Lyons, Casino, Independent

Peter Nielsen, Bentley, Independent

Ted Hoddinott, Bentley, Independent