Media Statement

20-9-06

Mayoral Election: Greens Succeed in Implementing Inclusive Sharing Program on Randwick City Council

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Last night Greens Councillor Murray Matson was re-elected Deputy Mayor at Randwick City Council's annual Mayoral election meeting.

Left Wing Labor Councillor Paul Tracey was elected unanimously as Mayor by Green, Labor, Liberal and Independent Councillors.

Cr Tracey's uncontested election became inevitable after the Green Councillors stated publicly several months ago that they would back him. (http://www.randwickbotanygreens.org.au/)

The Greens decision was consistent with the inclusive sharing policy adopted by the Randwick-Botany Greens in 2004 as a way of sharing the mayorship amongst the three political parties represented on the Council.

Cr Tracey takes over from out going Liberal Mayor Ted Seng who was also supported by the Greens when elected.

Local observers were unable to recall a previous occasion on which a Randwick City Mayor had been elected unopposed.

Former Labor Mayor Dominic Sullivan stated after the vote that he was a ﾓlate convertﾔ to the Greens inclusive sharing approach.

On the other hand Cr Matson election to the Deputy Mayorship was opposed by a Labor candidate. Cr Matson won by eight votes to seven.

CONTACT: Randwick City Greens Deputy Mayor Murray Matson