Ordinary Election 2025 Candidate Nominations

COUNCILLORS

COUNCILLORS

Jesse Steele

STEELE, Jesse

Jesse Steele is a passionate advocate for Geraldton’s future. Committed to building a safer, more affordable and vibrant community that honours our coastal and sporting lifestyle while ensuring responsible financial stewardship.

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Ron Bertelsen

BERTELSEN, Ron

I was born and raised in Geraldton and now proudly raise my family here, giving me a lifelong connection to this community. This belonging is why I am standing for council for the fourth time.

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Aaron Horsman

HORSMAN, Aaron

Being on Council is a privilege not many get to experience. I was lucky enough at the last election 2 years ago to gain a spot at the table to represent the people of Geraldton and surrounds.

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Victor Tanti

TANTI, Victor

My name is Victor Tanti and I have lived in Geraldton since 1984 where my children were born and raised. I have sat on Council since 2013 and much has been achieved since then.

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Tim Milnes

MILNES, Tim

I’m Tim Milnes, clinical psychologist and lawyer, in Geraldton 18yrs, raising four children with my wife, a Walkaway Primary teacher. With 20 yrs clinical practice including youth justice, courts and corrections, I understand our crime problem.

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Shane Van Styn

VAN STYN, Shane

For 8 years I served as the Mayor of Geraldton and demonstrated an ability to focus Council on core local government functions, promote Geraldton, inspire investment and deliver financial responsibility.

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Minna Rankine

RANKINE, Minna

I’m Minna Rankine, part of the next generation stepping up for Geraldton. At 26, I’ve already led major community projects, co-built a social enterprise employing local people, and worked with government and business to deliver outcomes across WA.

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Michael Reymond

REYMOND, Michael

Please vote for me to represent you on Council to keep rates down, improve community safety and improve our sporting and community facilities. Geraldton is a fantastic place to live with a great community spirit and an enviable lifestyle.

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Serena Giudice

GIUDICE, Serena

I’m a proud Geraldton local, I was born here, educated here, worked here and have made the choice to raise our family here. I love our city and could not think of a better place to bring up our boy.

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Hari Kumar

KUMAR, Hari

My name is Hari Kumar KURUPATH SATHYANATH (Hari) and I have lived in Geraldton since May 2008. I have brough up three children in Geraldton along with my wife Soumya and I am passionate about my community and interested in addressing the issues faced by us common people.

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Ian Dempsey

DEMPSEY, Ian

I have a proven record of service Lions Clubs, Trustee for the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation, Victorian CFA, Hedland SES, Duty Officer for Marine Rescue Geraldton, and Board Member of Midwest Community Living Association.

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Natasha Colliver

COLLIVER, Natasha

I have served on Council for nine years, including the last two as Deputy Mayor. I am proud of my work on Council that has championed open decision making, genuine community consultation, and responsible budgets that have kept rate rises low.

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Steve Cooper

COOPER, Steve

Hello, I’m seeking your vote to be a second term councillor. I’m transparent and accountable, balanced in my views and diligent in my role as a councillor.

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