The first stage of the Hawkesbury Council election results has been determined by the NSW Electoral Commission. Based on the initial count, the new council lineup includes representation from various political groups, with nine of the 12 councillor positions filled:
- Liberal Party: 3 councillors
- Labor Party: 1 councillor
- Greens: 1 councillor
- Small Business Party: 1 councillor
- Shooters Fishers Farmers: 1 councillor
- Mary Lyons Buckett: 1 councillor
- Nathan Zamprogno: 1 councillor
As the vote count continues, the race for the final three seats remains open. Current projections suggest one more position could go to the Liberal Party, with the remaining two likely contested between Shooters Fishers Farmers and Labor. However, these results are subject to change as the count progresses.
For real-time updates, you can follow the vote tally here.
Councillors’ Visions for Hawkesbury
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Danielle Wheeler – Greens
Danielle Wheeler remains a strong advocate for environmental protection, heritage preservation, and increased community engagement. She plans to focus on expanding tree canopy, supporting the Koala Plan of Management, and improving public amenities for residents.
Mary Lyons-Buckett – Independent
A dedicated voice for disaster resilience and cultural enhancement, Mary Lyons-Buckett aims to further develop the creative and tourism sectors while restoring trust within the Council. She advocates for greater efficiency and accountability in local governance.
Shane Djuric – Shooters Fishers Farmers
Shane Djuric, known for protecting local landmarks and championing community-driven initiatives, is set to push for audits of Council performance and streamlined development application (DA) processes.
Nathan Zamprogno – Independent
Nathan Zamprogno’s platform focuses on transparency, road infrastructure improvements, and reducing the Council’s backlog on essential projects. He remains committed to creating a more collaborative and outward-facing Council.
Sarah McMahon – Liberal Party
Sarah McMahon has a proven track record in securing infrastructure investments. Her re-election campaign focused on stable economic management, improving roads, and delivering much-needed infrastructure grants.
Eddie Dogramaci – Small Business Party
Eddie Dogramaci has been a fearless critic of local maladministration. His vision includes replacing Council management with seasoned professionals, ensuring transparency in Council activities, and addressing hidden operational costs that affect the local economy.
Next Steps in the Election
The final three councillor positions will be determined as vote counting progresses. The Hawkesbury community eagerly awaits the completion of this process, which will define the full makeup of its leadership for the coming term.