Local Election Candidates
November 9 Douglas Shire Election - 2013
Councillor Candidates in alphabetical order
David Carey
Former Council manager joins election race
Wed, Aug 14: David Carey today confirmed he will run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming Douglas Shire Council elections...
Bruce Clarke
Clarke: Obvious history with and passion for Shire
Thurs, Sept 19: A fourth generation Far North Queenslander, Cooya Beach architect Bruce Clarke comes to the table with a wealth of local knowledge and heritage...
Ken Dobbs
Former Carnivale manager in council run
Thurs, Oct 10: Ken Dobbs and his wife moved to Port Douglas 18 years ago from Newcastle after his 28-year career with Telstra...
Janet Goodall
A life-long resident of Mossman, Janet is a passionate community member
Her past projects include Scout leader for 15 years, owning a florist shop, co-ordinating Australia Day and Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies and currently works with people with disabilities.
More to come…
Robert Hanan
Unwavering commitment to Douglas Shire
Mon, Sept 23: Robert Hanan describes his commitment to the Shire as unwavering, and said he is proud of his contribution to...
Sylvia Healy
Meet Sylvia Healy
Tues, Oct 30: With a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science and Post Graduate qualifications in management, Sylvia Healy has extensive knowledge and board experience to represent a new Douglas Shire Council.
Augustine "Jimmy" Hills
A resident of Wonga Beach, Jimmy Hills has a varied background in local industries.
After doing an apprenticeship at the former Douglas Shire Council as a clerk, he has also worked at the Mossman Mill for more than 20 years, the Wonga barramundi farm, ran his own business and was an inspector for Cairns Transport before semi-retiring.
More to come…
Michael Kerr
Reconsider lagoon project
Tues, Aug 13: Elections for the new Douglas Shire Council are still months away, but Michael Kerr was one of the first to declare candidacy in early July...
Richard Lavender
Ex-software exec announces Council run
Mon, Sept 30: Richard Lavender, creator of the annual Douglas Halloween celebration 'The Haunting of Oak Beach', announced last week he intends to run for a Douglas Shire Councillor position on November 9...
Terry Melchert
Experience can help maximise tourism, economic benefit
Thurs, Nov 7 Raised in Townsville, councillor candidate Terry Melchert obtainined a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from JCU...
William Murray
More to come...
Abigail Noli
New candidate Noli no armchair critic
Tues, Sept 10: Long-time Mossman resident and former pro-soccer player in Europe, Abigail Noli has seen the Douglas Shire change over the years...
Mal Phillips
Financial experience means fiscal Council focus
Thurs, Oct 17 Mal Phillips is a former Port Douglas real estate agent and valuer, who has lived in Port Douglas since 1986. Mr Phillips was born in Sydney...
Christine Price
All residents will have a voice
Mon, Aug 20: Mossman resident Christine Price is one of two women in the eight-person field to nominate for election to the Douglas Shire Council...
Roy Weavers
Newsport Managing Editor in council race
Mon, Aug 12: Roy Weavers today announced he will run for the new Douglas Shire Council, resigning from the newsroom to avoid a conflict of interest...
Mayoral Candidates
Julia Leu
Julia Leu, will run for mayor for the new Douglas Shire Council
Current Cairns Regional Division 10 Councillor.
Cr Leu was also previously the Chief Executive Officer of the former Douglas Shire Council, before it was amalgamated with Cairns City Council in 2007.
James Dormer
Dormer: One step forward, not two back
Thurs, Oct 24: Mayoral candidate James Dormer said now that Douglas has a fresh start, it's vital to ensure the momentum continues...
David "George" Pitt
Former Cr Pitt runs for mayor
Thurs, Oct 24 Former Douglas Shire Councillor, David George Pitt, is one of the final candidates to put his hand up to run for the mayoral position...
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