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Deakin<\/p>\n

Nicholas Kennedy<\/p>\n

Occupation: Consultant.<\/p>\n

Resides: Newtown.<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? One year.<\/p>\n

Community involvement: Local Church Group<\/p>\n

Associated with a political party or movement? No.<\/p>\n

Preferencing: As of deadline, not decided.<\/p>\n

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Less than $2,000. None – Self.<\/p>\n

Three most important issues in your ward: Keeping rates down. Pick up garbage on time. Potholes fixed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deakin Nicholas Kennedy Occupation: Consultant. Resides: Newtown. How long have you lived in your ward? One year. Community involvement: Local Church Group Associated with a political party or movement? No. Preferencing: As of deadline, not decided. Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Less than $2,000. None – Self. Three most important issues in your ward: Keeping […]<\/p>\n

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