Melbourne Lord Mayor Debate on Channel 9 details – 9News Melbourne will host the first live televised debate between the leading candidates in the race for Lord Mayor of Melbourne, ahead of the highly anticipated Melbourne City Council election. The debate will be broadcast live on Channel 9 and 9Now at 4.00pm on Tuesday, October 22.
Moderated by 9News Melbourne anchors Alicia Loxley and Tom Steinfort, the debate will offer viewers a unique opportunity to see the candidates in action as they outline their visions for the future of Melbourne.
Confirmed participants include current Lord Mayor Nick Reece, former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood, former AFL star Anthony Koutoufides and Greens candidate Roxane Ingleton.
As the election, conducted by postal vote this month, draws near, the debate promises to provide crucial insights into the candidates’ positions on key issues such as the city’s economic recovery, public transport, rates, bike lanes, graffiti and homelessness.
With Melbourne at a crossroads, this election has been described as one of the most closely watched in recent memory, with the future of the city resting in the hands of these candidates.
Don’t miss this important moment in Melbourne’s political landscape. Tune in live on Channel 9 or stream on 9Now to witness the debate that could shape the future of our great city.
MELBOURNE LORD MAYOR DEBATE – Tuesday, October 22 at 4pm on Channel 9 and 9Now
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Melbourne Lord Mayor Debate on Channel 9 details































The Greens are not a leading contender. You should have included other candidates
There is a strange and undesirable situation where a candidate can be elected from a base of 3-5% support (Based on Analysis of the published HTV Cards)
October 22 Most votes will have been cast.
We need to review Melbourne’s Closed Bike Lane paths, Talk to the Police and Emergency Services. Serious reisk to public safety, Rathdowne Street Bike Lane MUST be removed.
Our State Library is not a skateboard park Skateboarders MUST be banned from the State Library Forecourt. My daughter (Then age two) was nearly Killed by an out of control Skateboarder. Council has done NOTHING to close down this antisocial activity and make the precinct safe.
Franklin Street between Swanston and Victoria Streets (At the Victoria Street end) MUST remain closed. Franklin Street could become a vibrant Winter Garden Pocket Park With an arcryllic vine like rook cover.