Kiama Elections: Newcomer Dominates and Leaves Major Parties Behind
Kiama Elections: Political Newcomer Triumphs
A team led by a political newcomer has managed to dominate the Kiama council elections, leaving the major parties in their wake. With the majority of votes counted, the McDonald-Warren team has secured over 4000 first preference votes - more than double that of their closest rivals, Labor and the Greens.
Community Focus Fuels Success
- Two positions on the new council secured, with a third strongly possible.
- Cameron McDonald, a solicitor and political newcomer, expressed surprise at the team's strong showing.
Headlining their success, candidates are deemed geographically representative of the Kiama local government area. McDonald reflects, "We believe our independent messaging resonated with the community, showcasing that it's community members for the community."
Community Engagement and Future Plans
- McDonald, active in local affairs, represents multiple committees and boards.
- Plans to adjust community commitments to focus more on council duties.
- His legal profession provides flexibility with council responsibilities.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.