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Les Prickett (Photo: Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 30, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another would-be candidate has pulled out of the upcoming South Burnett council elections.<\/p>\n

Ballogie resident Les Prickett announced his candidature for Division 6 in February last year, and since then has been campaigning using the Liberal Democratic Party slogans “Freedom Matters” and “Sensible Alternative”.<\/p>\n

However, on Tuesday he posted his decision to withdraw on social media:<\/p>\n

“I would like to thank the people of Div 6 for their support. I have been given the position as First Officer in the Rural Fire Service and am no longer able to give the council position 100% which the people of the South Burnett deserve. <\/em><\/p>\n

“I am officially withdrawing my nomination and placing my support behind Ros Heit for Div 6. Ros has passion, experience and the people of Div 6 best interest at hart (sic). I also fully support Kath Duff for Mayor, these two wonderful ladies are not only an inspiration but they will put the people of the South Burnett first.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Division 6 is currently held by Cr Scott Henschen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Division 6 councillor Ros Heit recently announced her intention to recontest the position.<\/p>\n

Mr Prickett is the second would-be councillor to withdraw from the election race.<\/p>\n

In December, Kingaroy resident Rhonda Trivett said she would no longer be contesting the mayoral role.<\/p>\n

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