Deb Gurung, who is running as an independent candidate with Community Voice Australia in the Liverpool City Council South Ward by-election on April 18, says he’s committed to restoring trust in council, improving essential services, and protecting vital community assets.
The father of three children and a long-time Liverpool resident is one of 11 candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring.
Mr Gurung is a former Australian Army veteran, with more than three decades of distinguished service across both the British and Australian Army.
During his military career, he was awarded multiple medals for his service during warlike operations and peacekeeping missions.
An active member of Liverpool’s multicultural community, he says he brings valuable lived experience and proven leadership to public service.
His contributions extend beyond the military, with the broader Sydney community recognising his efforts on numerous occasions, including being honoured twice by Liverpool City Council.
“I am passionate about delivering practical outcomes and ensuring that residents’ voices are genuinely heard and represented,’’ he said.
“I have always put the community first and will be a strong, dedicated voice for the residents of Liverpool South Ward.’’
Pre-poll voting for the Liverpool City Council (South Ward) by-election opens this Saturday, April 11.
Pre-poll venues will be open Saturday, 11 April and then again from Monday, 13 April to Friday, 17 April.
Pre-poll venues are located at:
- Casula Community Centre: 39 Ingham Drive, Casula NSW 2170
- John Edmondson High School: 64 Horningsea Park Drive, Horningsea Park NSW 2171
- Wattle Grove Community Centre: 8 Village Way, Wattle Grove NSW 2173
The 11 candidates will appear in the following order on the ballot paper:
- Alana Humphries, independent, of Wattle Grove.
- Karress Rhodes, independent, of Lansvale.
- Jamil Azeem, independent, of Leppington.
- Azam Dabbagh, Liberal, of Voyager Point.
- Zeli Munjiza, Labor, of West Hoxton.
- Michael Tierney, independent, of Holsworthy.
- Jamal Daoud, independent, of Edmondson Park.
- Deb Gurung, Community Voice of Australia, Moorebank.
- Edward Chave, independent, of Chipping Norton.
- Michael Byrne, independent, of Chipping Norton.
- Susie Kneipp, independent, of Casula.
Note to candidates from South West Voice: We will accept biographical submissions of around 300 words up until 5pm on Wednesday, April 15. Please include a photograph of yourself, preferably of horizontal shape.