Local Government Elections

Local governments make many decisions that affect your community and it is vital that your views are taken into consideration. By voting at local elections, you can contribute to effective local government. If you don't vote, you have no say in determining the person who represents you when making decisions in areas like local planning and development, recreation space and the upkeep of your community.

Voting at a local government election provides you with an opportunity to elect a person you believe can make the best contribution to your community by being a Councillor in your area.

The next Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley local government elections will be held on 15 October 2011. Bi-annual elections are held on the third Saturday of October, every two years, ending the previous pattern of elections in May.

Enrolling to Vote

Ratepayers and residents of the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley are entitled to vote in local government elections. You might need information about your voting entitlements if you:

• Live in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley and recently turned 18
• Own a business in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
• Live outside the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley but own property and pay rates in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley 

For details of your voting entitlements, information on how to enrol, or more information on local government elections, please contact the Department of Local Government and Regional Development (DLGRD) or the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC).

Download the election results for the Council election held 15 October 2011.