Mount Barker District Council supplementary election - Councillor for South Ward

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Council supplementary roll

If you are not enrolled on the state electoral roll you may be eligible to register on the council supplementary roll if you are:

• a resident or a non-Australian citizen who has lived at your residential address for one month or more
• an owner of an organisation or business
• an owner of a holiday home
• a sole owner, or group of owners, of a rateable property
• a sole occupier, or group of occupiers, of a rateable property
• a landlord of rateable property.

In accordance with section 15(5a) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, council must purge the council's supplementary roll on 1 January of every election year. Therefore, all landlords, organisations, business owners or occupiers, and resident non-Australian citizens, must re-enrol from January 1 of every election year to be eligible to vote, with the exception of the City of Adelaide.

If you are unsure whether you are enrolled on the council supplementary roll, contact your local council.

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CANDIDATE PORTAL ACCESS (link to external website)
Due to the high volume of supplementary election events scheduled for September, our candidate portal is currently unable to accommodate individual Council names. As a result, we have opted to use the generic label "September 2025 Supplementary Elections" on the portal’s landing page. Candidates wishing to nominate will select this option, after which they can proceed to nominate within their respective election.

In accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, the draw to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot paper was held on Thursday 7 August 2025. The result of the draw are detailed below.

ATKINSON, Diane

Having lived in Macclesfield for over 20 years, I am aware of some of the localised needs of the smaller towns, and will consult to further develop this awareness. Reflecting the needs of all members of our community will my central goal, if elected to council. Having raised two sons and then two nieces during their teen years, I will be a keen advocate for youth and family supports. Inclusiveness and community building are important aspects of this support that I would seek to promote. My other strong area of interest is in protecting our environment. Council manages water resources and waste, and has responsibility for community land, including important areas for native vegetation. I have a deep interest in all of these matters, and my work history includes 20 years working with soil water monitoring technology. More recently I worked in my family’s café business, so I also have experience of the challenges small businesses face, that would inform my input.

I live in South Ward

Contact Details: mblc @da-mail.aleeas.com

I am a member of Australian Greens SA

Campaign Donation Return

FORDHAM, Anne Elizabeth

I love the hills community and the lifestyle having lived here all my life. Let's create a sustainable future for the area and improve infrastructure, transport, housing, service delivery and the environment. I'm focused on community driven solutions and a stronger community voice, so I absolutely commit to listening and understanding your perspectives. There is a need to stand up for local issues and I have no political allegiances but want to work constructively. I work for federal government and have a Phd in social science- on corporate social responsibility. I own a hobby farm and have horses, alpacas and lots of wildlife. I'm connected to the community through membership of Hahndorf, Mylor and Mt Barker community groups, horses the env. and love campaigning on issues. We need more investment in the hills and to manage development. I also understand cost of living issues and will fight for more efficient delivery of services and cost cutting and be critical of business as usual.

I live in South Ward

Contact Details: annefordham9 @gmail.com

I am not a member of a Political Party

Campaign Donation Return

KELLY, Darren

I’m Darren Kelly, a Hahndorf local of 22 years who’s raised a family and runs a small business in the Adelaide Hills. I'm standing for election because I have the drive and conviction to represent the townships of South Ward especially Hahndorf, which faces unique challenges. I’ll bring common sense, accountability, and a back-to-basics approach to council, focused on core services like roads, rates, and rubbish. Many residents have told me they want less spent on discretionary programs and more attention on everyday essentials. If elected, I’ll work to limit rate increases by cutting waste, support practical traffic and parking solutions in Hahndorf, and apply sound thinking to local planning decisions. I’ll also fight to preserve the unique character of our towns by advocating for solutions on the issues threatening them. I bring a business background, an engineering mindset, and a strong commitment to transparency and real outcomes. Vote 1 Darren Kelly.

I live in South Ward

Contact Details: vote1darren @angard.au

I am a member of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation

Campaign Donation Return