Former Adelaide City councillor Carmel Noon will make her return to Town Hall after winning aseat in the Central Ward by-election. The special election was called after the District Court ruled the 2022 result was affected by illegal practices.
The Adelaide Advertiser reported on the results of the poll.
It said Ms Noon was the first candidate to reach the quota, and will be joined by three other successful candidates: Patrick Maher, a public service employee who campaigned for the city’s entertainment culture; Alfredo Cabada, an entrepreneur and the only successful candidate affiliated with a political party; and urban planner Eleanor Freeman.
Notable candidates who missed out include former deputy mayor David Elliott and outspoken former councillor Anne Moran, who had served 27 years in local government.
Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith welcomed the incoming councillors, noting they bring “a valuable mix of urban planning, business and community advocacy experience” to the chamber.
The by-election follows a successful court challenge by former councillor Alexander Hyde, who proved the previous election included voter harvesting. The new councillors will take their seats in September.