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Onkaparinga Council by-election attracts 18 candidates for mid coast ward

A spot on Onkaparinga Council is hot property with ex-councillors, a lawyer and army veteran among 18 candidates vying to win a by-election. SEE THE FULL LIST.

The current cohort of Onkaparinga Council elected members including councillor Beau Cowan who recently resigned (left) Picture: AAP/ Keryn Stevens
The current cohort of Onkaparinga Council elected members including councillor Beau Cowan who recently resigned (left) Picture: AAP/ Keryn Stevens

Past councillors, a lawyer and army veteran are among 18 candidates looking to fill an empty seat on Onkaparinga Council.

The Mid Coast Ward supplementary election was triggered by the resignation of Beau Cowan following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Nominations for the councillor position attracted 18 candidates ranging from experienced ex-councillors to local government newcomers.

Inaugural Onkaparinga Councillor Sue Tonkin and past councillors Jon Deakin and Heather Merritt put their hands up for a chance to return to council.

Unsuccessful 2018 Marion Council mayoral candidate Rob de Jonge is also campaigning to join current Mid Coast councillor Bill Jamieson.

Ex-Onkaparinga Councillor Jon Deakin
Ex-Onkaparinga Councillor Jon Deakin
Owner of The Flour Store, Dan Platten. Picture: AAP/ Keryn Stevens
Owner of The Flour Store, Dan Platten. Picture: AAP/ Keryn Stevens

The coastal ward takes in the suburbs of Reynella, Lonsdale, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Port Noarlunga, Noarlunga Centre and Seaford Meadows.

Representing local businesses in the campaign race is Dan Platten of Noarlunga’s popular The Flour Store and McLaren Vale Business and Tourism Association secretary Anne Rhodes.

Retired carpenter Alan Hammond, ex-army Luke Munro and Supreme Court barrister Shikasta Bhatia round out the list.

Residents should receive their ballot papers by August 24 and voting closes on September 7.

The full list of candidates:

Krystal Raymond

Michael Brown

Shikasta Bhatia

Sue Tonkin

Rob de Jonge

Anne Rhodes

Alema Pilot

Luke Munro

Rebecca Jayne Coxon

Jon Deakin

Dan Platten

Matthew Fossey

Rima Anne Milen

Joshua Reiter

Heather Merritt

Alan J Hammond

Kristy Wagner

Mark Dibdin

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