According to insider reports, Former Mayor Lorreta Baker and Cr Robert Aitchison have been denied the nomination to run in the upcoming election for the ALP. Reliable sources indicate that Cr Whiting has secured the nomination as the ALP Mayoral Candidate, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. According to the insider , this decision is speculated to be linked to what has been termed “Don’s revenge,” referencing former Maitland Labor councillor Donald Ferris, who successfully defeated ‘Vote Yes’ activist Caitlin Coombe in a closely contested pre-selection battle. Ferris, previously ousted after one term by former Mayor Baker, has emerged...
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