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NOT sure who to vote for Ryrie Ward? We put the tough questions to all candidates to help you make up your mind - read on for their answers.
All candidates have been sent the same questionnaire. We will post their answers as we receive them - check back here regularly for updates.
Candidates have been given until October 6 to submit their responses. The Weekly has chosen not to edit the responses in any way, except for legal reasons, meaning what you see is exactly what you get.
Candidates were advised to write N/A for questions they wished not to answer. The Weekly has indicated where no contact details were provided or where candidates declined to take part.
RYRIE WARD
Ryrie Ward sees the biggets field of candidates, with 12 people looking to fill the gap left by current councillor Jeanette McRae, who has decided not to run again. Taking in Coldstream, Yarra Glen, Healesville, Tarrawarra, Dixons Creek, Chum Creek and Toolangi, this ward is highlighted by issues such as logging in the state forests, tourism, fire safety, and public transport.
At the 2008 election:
Registered voters: 12,035
Voter turnout: 9246 (76.83 per cent of total enrolment)
Formal votes: 8853
Informal votes: 393
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Candidates (in ballot order)
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