Councillors re-elected

By Aneeka Simonis

VOTERS have decided to give the majority of the former Cardinia Shire councillors another go, with five of the seven being re-elected to another term.
Cr Collin Ross and Cr Jodie Owen have reclaimed their Central Ward seats, Cr Graeme Moore will stick with the Port Ward and Cr Brett Owen and Cr Leticia Wilmot have been elected to continue representing the Ranges Ward.
Central Ward has two fresh faces on board: Cr Michael Schilling and Cr Carol Ryan.
Kooweerup identity Cr Ray Brown has been elected to serve the Port Ward, while newcomer Cr Jeff Springfield will join as the third Ranges Ward councillor.
Cr Kate Lempriere from Central Ward and Cr David Young from Port Ward both failed to regain a spot on council.