Dracoulis to contest State election

Derwent Valley Mayor Michelle Dracoulis will contest the State election as an independent candidate.

"After careful consideration, and with the nod from my incredibly supportive husband and kids, I can now announce that I’ll be contesting the upcoming Tasmanian State Election as an Independent Candidate," Ms Dracoulis said.

"I’m not a member of any political party, and I give my commitment that I will attempt to work constructively with all duly elected members for the betterment of our great state.

"I’ve demonstrated my commitment to community, and my resolve to tackle even the toughest of issues in the heaviest of political weather.

"This election will be an opportunity for us to draw a line in the sand – to have a say on the standards we accept, and the kind of future we would like to see for us all."

Ms Dracoulis was briefly a pre-selected candidate for Labor in Lyons before the 2024 State election before withdrawing her nomination.