LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINARY IN PERSON ELECTION

ELECTION NOTICE

Shire of Wagin 

The Shire of Wagin is holding an election by an in-person vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillor as listed below:

District                 4 Councillors

REED, Jason

O’BRIEN, Ann

KILPATRICK, Bryan

BALL, Greg

LONGMUIR, Wade

Voting Details:

Vote early between now and 4.00pm on Friday, 17 October 2025 at the Local Government Offices during the hours specified below.

Vote on election day at the Chief Polling Place as specified below.

Early Voting Place:

Shire of Wagin Administration Building                  Monday – Friday        8:30am – 4:30pm  

(2 Arthur Road, WAGIN)

Chief Polling Place:

Shire of Wagin Administration Building                  8:00am – 6:00pm 

(2 Arthur Road, WAGIN)

Absent votes can be cast at any local government office in Western Australia during office hours until 4:00pm on 14 October 2025.

Postal vote application forms are available now from Shire of Wagin. You should apply as soon as possible so that the voting papers can be processed, and your vote returned before 6.00pm on election day.

The count of votes will commence after 6:00pm at Shire of Wagin Administration Building, 2 Arthur Road, WAGIN. An electronic counting system is to be used.

Kenneth Parker

RETURNING OFFICER

0429 611 493

CANDIDATE PROFILES 

Candidate Details

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Jason Reed

Business Hours 9861 199

Mobile 04279 26 351

Email: infinity@wn.com.au

I’m 51 yeas of age, married and have a young family

Raised in Wagin having lived in the Shire for over 45 years

I’m currently employed as a Production Manager for a grain manufacturing and export company based in Wagin.  I feel this gives me a good insight as to the issues that local farmers face.

Understand the importance of working as a team

Keen to work to keep essential services in our town.

Support Volunteer Emergency Services Organisations

Keen to ensure all of council facilities are utilised to their full potential

Work to prevent the town from losing local businesses that provide important services and encourage new businesses to the town

As a ratepayer I’m keen to see rates kept at the lowest possible level without jeopardising services provided, as well the continuation of discounts for early payment of rates

I’m approachable and willing to listen to people’s concerns and suggestions on matters affecting the town.

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M. Ann O’Brien

To the members of the Community.

We moved to Wagin approximately 10 years ago because we wanted to move to a town where could live in a healthy, safe environment and to be active community members.

I work at Wagin Hospital and volunteer at Care and Share and the Little Gem Theatre – I do enjoy being part of a team and I have a positive outlook in any task that I attempt and in my everyday life.

I have many skills that can be of benefit to our community and would like those skills to the Shire as a Shire Councillor Representative.  Also, I am keen to be an active participant of our Local Shire Council and to be a spokesperson for the members of our community as I believe people in our community should be given the opportunity to participate in their local government decision-making.

My contact details are:

Address: 68 Ventnor St Wagin

Mobile Number 0411 248 303

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My name is Bryan Kilpatrick, and together with my wife Jane, I run a farming business west of Wagin.  We have been farming in the district since 2004 and am proud to have raised our two children, Hugh and Edwina, here.

I have served on the Wagin Council for the past eight years (two terms), including the last two years as Deputy President.  During this time, I have worked to represent the interests of our community, contribute to sound decision-making, and support the President when required.

I value the opportunity to be part of Council and believe I bring a practical, community-minded perspective shaped by my experience in farming and life.  My only agenda is to see Wagin continue to be a place of choice – for families, business sand industry.

I can be contacted on 0404082460 should you wish to discuss further.

Kind regards

Bryan Kilpatrick

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Greg Ball

Gregb7@bigpond.com

I am an experienced Councillor and renominating for a further term.

Agriculture has been my occupation on a family farm.

Having lived in the district all my life I have appreciated the effect volunteers and sporting bodies contribute to our community and believe in supporting these.

With the involvement over the years in regional bodies I can be of value to the Council with the networks developed.

The Blackwood Catchment management body and the Regional Partnership Group as well as being a Regional Road Group delegate for some years are some of those organisations.

Council needs a blend of experienced and newer Councillors with a range of skill and life experiences.

The Shire needs to be taking advantage of the projects in our region by developing more industrial land along with seeking funding for headworks to allow more housing to be available.

Mobile:  0428611360

Email:  gregb7@bigpond.com

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Email: wade.longmuir@gmail.com

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

Nomination information

Nominations open on Wednesday, 28 August 2025 and closed on at 4.00pm on Thursday, 4 September 2025.

You can access a Nomination Pack here.

Election Enrolment Notice (5 August 2025)