Winds are still blowing!!

Well the votes are in and it looks like Whiteside has got in by the skin of her teeth - thanks to preferences from several other candidates. What should however be noted, is that in comparison to the other successful incumbents, Whiteside was the only candidate whose primary vote went DOWN compared to the previous election. So, what does this say? That she is not 'high profiled' enough? That some people have been disappointed with her performance? perhaps it would behove Cr. Whiteside to stop thumping council chamber tables and concentrate on real planning issues - ie reforming the Glen Eira MSS for starters! Also, if she is to declare herself as 'green', then perhaps her voting pattern should reflect this - ie. Caufield Park pavilion and solar/water saving devices? Finally, this election has brought four new faces to council chambers. I remain optimistic that the core issues of governance, transparency, and open debate will be progressed and taken seriously at last.