Country Labor candidate for the new seat of Cootamundra, Charlie Sheahan, got up early this morning to cast his vote at Cootamundra Public School.
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Mr Sheahan will now spend most of his day on the road thanking his volunteers at polling booths around the region.
“People have shown great support and I want to show a bit of appreciation back,” Mr Sheahan said.
With many voters undoubtedly still making up their minds, Mr Sheahan chose to remind people of Country Labor’s two big election issues, local government and the poles and wires privatisation.
“This forced amalgamation is a real threat and it will be an expensive exercise,” Mr Sheahan said.
“Also the ownership of the electricity network is a big thing.
“We’ve sold off far too many assets and I hope the people have got the message that we need to maintain ownership of good, viable assets.”
The legislative assembly ballot this year has an unbelievable 394 candidates, which begs the question: above or below the line?
“I voted above the line, it’s just too difficult,” Mr Sheahan said with a laugh.
Thankfully the new “optional preference” system means those wishing to vote below the line only need to nominate at least 15 preferences.