Council elections a chance for local renewal

The Tasmanian Greens today urged all enrolled Tasmanians to cast their votes in the local government elections before the polls close in just a few days time.

Greens Local Government spokesperson Tim Morris MP said a strong return of postal ballots will ensure that local councils represent the diverse needs and interests of the community.

“Local councils do more than just collect the rubbish,” Mr Morris said.

“Local government plays a crucial role in the implementation of a wide range of important community and economic programs, which is why it’s important to have strong local voices on council.”

“I’d encourage all Tasmanians to take a look at the list of candidates in their municipality and to pick the candidates they who think would best represent local community needs and aspirations.”
Mr Morris also emphasised the need for young people to have a voice on local councils.

“The trend in the past has been that young people are less likely to submit a postal ballot in local council elections, which means they’re not achieving the levels of representation they deserve,” Mr Morris said.

The polls close at 10am on Tuesday 25th of October.