NOMINATIONS for the Sunshine Coast Council election officially open on January 29 ahead of the March 16 poll.
A number of community meetings have already been arranged including a Maleny Forums-hosted Meet the Division 5 Candidates at the Maleny Community Centre.
The forum – to be held on February 20 from 5.45pm – will be facilitated by GC&M News and is an opportunity for community members to quiz candidates on key issues affecting the division.
There are currently three competing for the division.
Sitting councillor Winston Johnston is up against Greens candidate Tracy Burton as well as Richard Bruinsma, a freelance journalist who also has political experience having worked for former state politician Peter Slipper.
Other key dates:
- Close of electoral roll – Monday, 5 February 2024
- Candidate nominations close – Tuesday, 12pm, 13 February 2024
- Ballot paper order draw – Wednesday, 10am, 14 February 2024
- Postal vote applications close – Monday, 7pm, 4 March 2024
- Early voting – Monday, 4 March to 15 March 2024
- Election day – Saturday, 8am to 6pm 16 March 2024