Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia's democratic system.
The City of Karratha is required to conduct local government elections every two years. These are held on the third Saturday in October.
Members of Council, comprising a Mayor and 9 Councillors, are elected for four-year terms. Half of the Member’s terms conclude at each biennial election.
Recent legislative reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 will result in Council having a maximum of 9 elected member representatives by 2025 which includes the election of a popularly elected mayor by electors.
Ward Representation
Representation | Expiring Term |
Cr Jodie Swaffer | 2025 |
Cr Gillian Furlong | 2025 |
Cr Daiva Gillam (DEPUTY MAYOR) | 2025 |
VACANT | 2025 |
Cr Jo Waterstrom Muller | 2025 |
Cr Kelly Nunn | 2025 |
Cr Daniel Scott (MAYOR) | 2027 |
Cr Brenton Johannsen | 2027 |
Cr Tony Simpson | 2027 |
Cr Sarah Roots | 2027 |
Enrol to Vote
If you are a resident of the City of Karratha you can enrol to vote, update your details online or download an enrolment form via the Western Australian Electoral Commission website or the Australian Electoral Commission website.
You can use the Enrolment Eligibility Claim form if you are an owner or occupier of land within the City but live in a different local government district. Please forward this form by email or post to the City as soon as possible to ensure that you are included on the roll for the next election.
If your claim is accepted, you will be enrolled on the Owners and Occupiers Roll for the City of Karratha for a period of two ordinary election cycles. After the second election, you will need to re-enrol.
If you have any questions, please contact the Governance team at the City of Karratha.
External Election Information
Western Australian Electoral Commission
https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/localgovernment/forcommunity/Pages/Council-Elections.aspx
Induction for prospective candidates
Local Government Reform
Western Australian Local Government Association
www.walga.asn.au
Nominating as a Candidate
If you wish to nominate as a candidate in an election you will need to:
- Complete online Local Government Candidate Induction on the Department of Local Government’s website prior to nominating – Go to: Induction for prospective candidates | DLGSC
- Complete a nomination form and construct your candidate profile using Nomination Builder – Go to: Local Government Candidates | Western Australian Electoral Commission (elections.wa.gov.au
Election Signage
The City supports advertising to raise voter awareness and to encourage a high level of participation in the election. The City has developed DR-08 Signs on Public Land Policy to guide how to apply for, and where electoral signage can be installed within the City of Karratha.
Any advertising in public places and thoroughfares requires a permit from the City of Karratha beforehand. All advertising material requires the name and address of printer.
Signage that does not have a permit, is considered a safety hazard or is installed in contravention of the policy will be removed by Ranger Services and will be available for collection by the candidate at the City of Karratha’s Operation Centre on Cowle Road in the Karratha Industrial Estate.
DR08_Signs_on_Public_Land_Policy.pdf
Election Nominees
Any nominations received by the Returning Officer during a nomination period will be uploaded to the City’s website as they are finalised by the Returning Officer.
Election Public Notices
2025 Election Timetable (PDF)
Documents