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Certainly an election to watch during the campaign. The word from the bayside is the current council is on the nose over development issues.
Watch for former National party Minister Paul Clawson as he makes a big splash as he re-enters the political fray.
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537 sq km |
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Population 2006
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132,971
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Population 2026
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182,678
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Electors 2007
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85,517 |
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Electoral arrangements
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Divided
10 Councilors plus mayor
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Electors per councilor excluding mayor
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8,551
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Total assets at 30 June 2006
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$1,622 million
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