Voting concluded in the 2017 Augusta Margaret River Local Government election on Saturday night, with three candidates securing new positions on council while Ian Earl secured re-election.
Pauline McLeod led the voting with a total of 2,306 votes, followed by Julia Meldrum with 1,959 votes, Naomi Godden with 2,152 votes and Mr Earl on 1,863.
The four will join existing councillors Mike Smart, Pam Townshend and Peter Lane on the seven member council, with terms expiring in October 2021.
Councillors Smart, Townshend and Lane will serve on the council with terms expiring in 2019.
Shire chief executive Gary Evershed congratulated the incoming councillors – the first to be elected under the Local Government’s new ‘no wards’ system.
“Thank you to all candidates who nominated and congratulations to the four newly elected members,” he said.
“I look forward to working with you to deliver key services and facilities and grow a sustainable, prosperous and engaged local community.
“Thank you also to everyone who turned out to vote in the election.
“We have an excellent representation of passionate and enthusiastic councillors to ensure your views are being reflected in the work of the Shire.”
The winning candidates will be officially sworn at the 25 October 2017 Special Meeting, during which the new full Council will vote to determine the positions of Shire President and Deputy Shire President for the next two years.
