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Victoria local government and mayoral elections

Overview

In Victoria, Australia, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has launched the ‘The Future Is Local’ campaign ahead of the upcoming state election. MAV President Jennifer Anderson identified five key priorities for the next state government: housing, community safety, transport, resilience, and the future of local government.

Simultaneously, the Victoria mayoral race is developing for the October 17 election. Incumbent Mayor Marianne Alto is running for a second term, while challenger Lyall Atkinson has entered the race with a platform focused on lower property taxes, increased public safety enforcement, and a reduction in bike lanes. Analysts have noted that the limited time remaining may hinder new challengers from mounting significant campaigns against the incumbent.

Entities

Victoria · Marianne Alto · View Royal · Susan Kim · Jennifer Anderson

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Victoria local government outlines election priorities and mayoral race updates

    The Municipal Association of Victoria has outlined five priorities for the upcoming state election, while the Victoria mayoral race intensifies as challengers prepare for the October 17 vote.

  2. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    View Royal and Victoria candidates emerge for upcoming municipal elections

    Candidates and political groups are emerging for upcoming municipal elections in View Royal and Victoria, British Columbia, including David Screech’s mayoral bid and Victoria for All’s first endorsements.

Sources

cheknews.ca · councilmagazine.com.au · goldstreamgazette.com · vicnews.com