(Liz Hollens-Riley was an apology for the forum)
March 15, 2016
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents who couldn’t make it to the recent Council candidates’ forum held in Nanango had a second chance last week to hear from their would-be representatives.
All South Burnett Division 2 candidates and Mayoral candidates were invited to speak at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall.
The idea came from Division 2 candidate Emeric Charles, but was organised by the Blackbutt and Benarkin Community Council.
Council president Les Lane, from the Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade, was the moderator while Mr Charles’ partner Willo Riley was the timekeeper.
The road levy, rates and the future of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall dominated the talks.
Mayoral candidate Grant Newson repeated a claim that it was costing the South Burnett Regional Council $200 per notice, or $800 a year, to send out every rates notice – an allegation which had caused laughter at the earlier Nanango forum.
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Division 2 Candidates
The Division 2 candidates were each given five minutes to address the audience, and spoke in ballot paper order.
southburnett.com.au recorded each section so readers can hear the candidates in their own words. The links, below, are in the order that they were presented on the night. Just click on each name.
Note: Not all of Gavin Jones’ speech was recorded, and southburnett.com.au has apologised to Gavin for this. Also, we must apologise in advance for the quality of some of these recordings.
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Mayoral Candidates
southburnett.com.au recorded each section so readers can hear the mayoral candidates in their own words. The links, below, are in the order that they were presented on the night. Just click on each name.
Each candidate was given seven minutes to speak, and then were asked the same question: “Please share with us your vision for the future of the South Burnett region.”
