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Election season is heating up in the Redlands, so be sure to follow Redlands Community News as we bring you the lowdown on candidates, key dates and updates as we approach election day which is expected to be March 28.

The question of who will form the new Redland City Council is on the minds of locals as the official launch of candidate campigns begins ahead of next months’ local government election. PICTURE AAP/Richard Walker

ELECTION season is in full swing in the Redlands with candidates on spruiking their platforms at events across the city.

It was standing room only for Redlands2030’s first election forum Thursday night, where seven candidates spoke at the first of two events to be held by community group Redlands2030.

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The event, held at the Multi-sports Club in Birkdale, included presentations from seven candidates including mayoral candidate Claire Richards as well as Councillor Paul Bishop (Division 10), Cr Wendy Boglary (Division 1), James Farrell (Division 9 candidate), Adelia Berridge (Division 9 candidate), Cal Sorenson Karklis (Division 2 candidate) and Irene Henley (Division 2 candidate).

Redlands2030 president, Stephen MacDonald said pouring rain was not nought to deter about 120 residents attending the event to hear candidates pitch for votes in the upcoming local government election on March 28.

“We’re hoping more candidates take the time to talk to the community at our second Election Forum, scheduled for March 12 Redland Bay,” Mr MacDonald said.

“It is a great opportunity to talk about their skills and visions for Redland City.”

The event was followed by a Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Breakfast Friday which drew 16 candidates.

Redlands Community News will have all your Redland City Council election updates as well as information on what each of candidate stands and what matters to our community as we approach election day on March 28. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook.

KEY ELECTION TOPICS SO FAR

- Toondah Harbour

- Tourism

- Roads

- Environment

- Employment

YOUR ELECTION CANDIDATES TO DATE

Mayoral

Karen Williams

David Curtin

Claire Richardson

Division 1

Wendy Boglary

Todd Reinke

Division 2

Peter Mitchell

Irene Henley

Callen Sorensen-Karklis

Division 3

Paul Golle

Terry Huckfield

Debbie Stone

Division 4

Lance Hewlett

Division 5

Mark Edwards

Junita Grosvenor

Ann Hagen

Division 6

Julie Talty

Lacey Healey

Division 7

Murray Elliott

Rowanne McKenzie

Division 8

Tracey Huges

Greg Hill

Division 9

James Farrell

Adelia Berridge

Allison Wicks

Division 10

Paul Bishop

Steve Morgan

KEY ELECTION DATES

February 22 - Election expected to be called and official candidate nominations open

February 28 - Voters must be enrolled

March 3 - Candidate nominations close

March 16 - Pre-polling opens

March 28 - Election day

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