Anne Vosper was declared elected by the Returning Officer today (Monday, 1 September 2025), following a countback election. This countback was held to fill a casual vacancy following the resignation of Councillor Troy Arandale on 24 July 2025.
At its first meeting following the September 2024 election, Council resolved to fill any vacancies through a countback process. Countback allows the Council to fill a casual vacancy using a recount of the ballot papers from the last ordinary election, instead of requiring a by-election. This process is conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC).
In the 28 days after the resignation of the Councillor, the Returning Officer from the NSWEC contacted the two remaining unelected candidates from the September 2024 election who were eligible for the countback.
Anne Vosper was the only candidate to submit a formal application, so the countback was uncontested, and she was declared elected.
Mayor Margot Davis welcomed Cr Vosper’s election, saying, “I’m pleased to welcome Anne to Council. Her election completes our team and ensures a diversity of voices at the table. I am confident her input will help us engage respectfully, debate constructively and move forward together in the best interests of our community,” she said.
General Manager Bernard Smith said, “On behalf of the staff, I extend my congratulations to Anne on her election. We look forward to working with her to continue delivering good outcomes for the community and supporting Council in serving the residents of Glen Innes Severn,” he said.
