NOMINATIONS for the Mansfield Shire Council election have now closed, with nine candidates confirmed after Wednesday morning’s ballot draw.

All candidates lodged their nominations prior to the 12 noon deadline on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

The line-up includes a mix of familiar faces and fresh contenders.

Bonnie Clark, Michael Whytcross, Nick Cooper, Kammy Cordner Hunt, Tim Berenyi, and Mandy Treasure are all vying for a seat on council.

Current councillors Mayor Cr Steve Rabie, Cr James Tehan, and Cr Rohan Webb have thrown their hats back in the ring, seeking re-election.

In a surprising turn, former mayor Cr Mark Holcombe was absent from this year’s nominations.

Meanwhile, Cr Paul Sladdin has decided to step away after serving the shire for multiple terms.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducted the public ballot draw at the Mansfield Election Office at 10am on Wednesday, officially confirming the order of candidates.

This year’s election will be conducted entirely by mail.

Ballot packs will be posted to all enrolled voters starting October 7, containing a ballot paper and candidate statements.

Voting closes at 6pm on Friday, October 25, and all postal votes must be received by the VEC by noon on Friday, November 1.

Candidate names, in order to appear on the ballot paper:

TREASURE, Mandy

TEHAN, James

COOPER, Nick

CORDNER HUNT, Kammy

CLARK, Bonnie

RABIE, Steve

WHYTCROSS, Michael

WEBB, Rohan

BERENYI, Tim