At the close of counting this evening it looks like former long-standing Cherbourg councillor Bert Button – who missed out on a position at the last election – will top the poll in today’s by-election ballot.
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Cr Duncan Cobbo through ill-health.
The final figures from the Queensland Electoral Commission at 7:00pm were:
- Lillian Gray – 43 votes
- Bert Button – 102 votes
- J Emma Stewart – 54 votes
There are 384 voters enrolled on the Cherbourg electoral roll.
The vote will be decided by the “first past the post” system.
The last day for postal votes to arrive is Tuesday, November 19.
