A by-election will be held in Whittlesea’s Thomastown ward in May after Nic Brooks resigned from council earlier this month.
Thomastown residents and ratepayers are required to vote in the by-election, which will be conducted by post.
Residents and ratepayers must be correctly enrolled before 4pm on Wednesday 18 March.
Electoral commissioner Sven Bluemmel said he encourages eligible ratepayers to apply to vote.
“Your local council makes important decisions about community services and local businesses, so it’s important to have your say by voting in this by-election,” he said.
“As this is a postal election, it’s important to check your address details are correct, including any alternative postal address.”
About 14,000 people are enrolled in Thomastown Ward, which includes Thomastown and surrounding areas.
Eligible property owners or occupiers, as well as corporations, can apply to be enrolled even if they are not Australian citizens.
Owner-ratepayers who were automatically enrolled in Thomastown ward for the 2024 general election will remain enrolled for the by-election unless their circumstances have changed.
You can check your enrolment status by calling the council on 9217 2170.
Australian citizens living in Thomastown Ward who have recently turned 18 or moved can enrol or update their details online at vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.
