Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 30, 2019 16:03:53 GMT 12
FORMER JOURNALIST FEELS STABBED IN THE BACK BY ELECTION RECOUNT
Former Te Karere reporter Hinerangi Goodman was sworn into the Whakatāne District Council under a cloud of controversy when she took the position in the Murupara / Galatea ward by having her name drawn out of a box after she tied with Alison Silcock. Goodman is shocked that Silcock is demanding a recount after she called Goodman to congratulate her on her victory.
An electoral officer contacted Goodman today to inform her about the recount. She says Silcock should have been straight up from the start and demands an apology.
After the results had her tied with Silcock at 262 votes each, Goodman says that her mana was diminished after her name was drawn out of a box to seal her victory.
Silcock, who has served six years in council, says she has the right to request a judicial recount.
"It would be nice for either one of us to be one ahead," says Silcock.....
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Former Te Karere reporter Hinerangi Goodman was sworn into the Whakatāne District Council under a cloud of controversy when she took the position in the Murupara / Galatea ward by having her name drawn out of a box after she tied with Alison Silcock. Goodman is shocked that Silcock is demanding a recount after she called Goodman to congratulate her on her victory.
An electoral officer contacted Goodman today to inform her about the recount. She says Silcock should have been straight up from the start and demands an apology.
After the results had her tied with Silcock at 262 votes each, Goodman says that her mana was diminished after her name was drawn out of a box to seal her victory.
Silcock, who has served six years in council, says she has the right to request a judicial recount.
"It would be nice for either one of us to be one ahead," says Silcock.....
teaomaori.news/former-journalist-feels-stabbed-back-election-recount