By PETER DOUGLAS
RESIDENTS in the Lyster Ward are reminded that postal voting for the Yarra Ranges by-election is now in full-swing.
Voters should be on the look-out for their ballot pack.
Enrolled residents may be fined if they do not vote, this includes homeowners and tenants.
Returning Officer, Evelyn Rak, from the Victorian Electoral Commission, said residents needed to embrace their chance to vote.
“To make sure their vote counts, voters should carefully read and follow the instructions in the ballot pack,” she said.
“All completed ballot papers must reach the Returning Officer by 6pm on Friday 27 March, or they cannot be counted.”
Those who haven’t received their pack by tomorrow should call 9752 0523 during business hours for replacement.
Voting is compulsory for those who were on the Victorian roll for this by-election at 4pm on Friday 30 January, 2015.
The extraordinary vacancy arose after the resignation of Cr Samantha Dunn from council in December last year.
The candidate elected at this by-election will sit on council until the next general election in October next year.
Meanwhile, the nine candidates met last Wednesday for a community forum at the St Thomas More Primary School hall, Belgrave.
Through an independent facilitator, the candidates were able to introduce themselves and outline their ambitions.
