Meet your 17 candidates for the City of Mandurah council elections 2021

After a big influx of nominations on Thursday, there are now five people vying for a position on both the East and Town Wards, both of which have two vacancies.

There are three candidates for the North Ward, which has one vacancy.

Aside from Rhys William's mayoral position, the positions of councillors Peter Jackson, David Schumacher, Lynn Rodgers, Merv Darcy and Matt Rogers are up for re-election.

Cr Darren Lee's spot on council is also vacant after he resigned earlier this year.

Electors will have the opportunity to make their vote count by either:

The Mandurah Mail will be profiling candidates in more detail over the coming weeks. Have some questions you'd like us to ask them? Email us at editor@mandurahmail.com.au

Current mayor of four years, focus on fixing problem areas including economic stagnation, unemployment and homelessness, reactivating the CBD, protecting environment.

North Ward councillor will focus on issues such as coastal erosion, sand bypassing, MPAC funding, policing, freezing rates.

Falcon resident for 22 years, Bob has raised a family and contributed 10 years to junior soccer and 21 to the Peel Harvey Catchment Council. He is qualified in environmental management and works in the region; as well as running a bed and breakfast with his partner.

Mandurah resident for more than 30 years, he has served as a local JP and volunteered for several organisations that support those most in need.

Mum of three, Amber has spent 27 years in community development roles in federal, state and local community services. She is YouthCare School Chaplain at Greenfields Primary School and volunteers for community service groups and charities, currently on the board for Bridge Builders.

East Ward councillor for 20 years. Founder and former chief executive of WestAus Crisis & Welfare Services and founder of the Heathy Breakfast Club operating in 13 schools across Mandurah and Peel.

Focus on healthy and inclusive communities as well as communication and accountability. Diverse community experience in member roles including as a disadvantaged resident.

Background in community service, former member of the Scouting Association, member of Rotaryand Leo, St John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross. Mother of two teenagers. Focus on issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, youth issues, women's rights, men's rights, seniors issues, animal rights and environment.

Resident for 32 years and father of two. Focus on growing economy, protecting waterways, improving amenities, modernising playgrounds, greater seniors' discounts, more crosswalks and better community safety and crime prevention.

Runs a local business and a non-profit (Pride in Peel). Focus on making it easier to do business, building an inclusive environment, advocating for all-ability facilities and events celebrating all cultures and beliefs, and supporting the arts and entertainment industry.

Town Ward councillor for 12 years. Focus on mental health, homelessness and disadvantaged. Has held positions on 33 boards/committees including 17 for non-profits. In 2016 nominated Australian of the Year and in 2018 received the WA Community Service Award.

Father of four, principal of Greenfields Primary School and member of the Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club. Focus on community safety, redeveloping western foreshore, improving traffic management, sustainable rates.

Focus on supporting local business, protecting environment and targeting wasteful spending. Resident of 40 years, worked locally as an engineer for nine years.

Travelled 109 countries for work, 25 years of working experience, local and global companies. Focus on cost cuts, budget auditing, funding. Last research project was creating a solution using high technology to solve humanitarian problems.

North Ward councillor of 8 years. Chairman of city's Audit and Risk committee and Committee of Council. A father of five, local broadcaster, and high school teacher.

Mandurah resident for over 11 years, family background of various entrepreneurs, worked for large national, international and corporate businesses. Personal experience in the transport and safety industry, domestic and personal violence, disability discrimination, homelessness and mental health space. Focus on safe city.

Mandurah resident of 27 years, father of young family, entrepreneur, company director and property investor. Focus on inspiring youths, creating local career opportunities that support family values, balancing nature and urban development.

The Mandurah Mail will be profiling candidates in more detail over the coming weeks. Have some questions you'd like us to ask them? Email us at editor@mandurahmail.com.au