Jess Jennings wins 2023 Bathurst mayoral election

Jess Jennings wins 2023 Bathurst mayoral election and Ben Fry remains as deputy mayor until election in September 2024.

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00:00 Councillors, I have two nominations for the position of Mayor.

00:04 I've received one from Councillor Jennings and one from Councillor Taylor.

00:11 I'd now ask Councillors to indicate who they vote for by raising their hand.

00:21 I'll do it in alphabetical order.

00:24 So the first person who's nominated is Councillor Jennings.

00:29 Could I ask for an indication of those who will vote for Councillor Jennings.

00:37 On that basis, Councillor Jennings has five votes and accordingly is declared elected.

00:57 So I have two nominations, one from Councillor Hanger and one from Councillor Fry.

01:04 Are there any further nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor?

01:12 Councillors as you're aware, this will be by open voting.

01:18 I will go alphabetically in this matter and I would ask those who will vote for Councillor

01:24 Fry to please indicate.

01:25 Given that Councillor Fry has five votes, I declare that Councillor Fry has been elected

01:38 as Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2024.

01:42 Thank you.

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