We also needed vast quantities of ice and rum – and a satchel of brain-rattling drugs for those who wanted to finish the campaign on the highest possible note, regardless of the […]
Andy vs Justin: Part I; Progress vs Patriotism
The Mayoral Race; First predictions, four non-starters, three near-misses, two titans on the cusp
With just a few weeks until voting starts, there is no clear picture of who will take the Mayoral chains. While Justin Lester has key advantages, other contenders could help to topple […]
WCC Elections; Independence versus campaigning on the party ticket, does it matter? Over twenty candidates answer the question
I’ve always had the perception that candidates backed by a central Political Party are inherently biased toward their policies if not in fact controlled in how they vote by said Party. So, […]
Explaining the Single Transferable Vote System (hopefully I get it right this time)
OK ok ok! You can all stop shouting at me now after my recent incorrect commentary on how STV works. I’ve gone away and talked with someone who has put me straight. […]
WCC Onslow-Western Ward Candidates Analysed; The Nine Ride to Weathertop, so many mayoral candidates, it’s the hottest contest in town
I’m just going to call this lot “The Nine”, I’m pretty sure Justin Lester is feeling somewhat like Frodo at the moment and avoiding any candidate debates that look anything remotely like […]
WCC Northern Ward Candidates Analysed; City Scientist could be out, grey men win & lose, the invisible Deputy, and the rise of the neo-left
Eight candidates are vying for three seats in the Northern Ward with some standouts, some that should stay out, and I would suggest one stressed City Scientist who could be about to […]
WCC Lambton Ward Candidates Analysed; The Left is over represented, Brian Dawson could be displaced, youth shines through
Seven candidates are vying for three seats in Lambton Ward and with all three incumbents running again the only chance of any new blood entering Council is to knock one of them […]
