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The Kingston city council currently has two council monitors appointed in 2025 by Nick Staikos, previous minister for local government and member for Bentleigh. Their time with the council has been increased for the second time by current minister Paul Hammer.

The estimate cost for the council due to the extension is $2750 \*\*A day\*\* on top of almost $240,000 the council has had to pay for.

I know that between 2020 and 2024 the council was made up of 6 Labor councillors out of 11, which has now been reduced to 3.

I am also aware that Nick Staikos’s cousin was a Labor councillor before 2024 so could this be a factor?

Anyone who has a greater understanding of the debacle \*\*please help me understand!\*\*

Thanks!

Particularly for the Bendigo east people, will you vote for Jacinta Allan, Andrew Lethlean or is there a 3rd option you're considering

It's no secret that Jacinta Allan doesn't has long as leader. She faces many possibilities, such as the possibility of her losing her seat in Bendigo East, being challenged by another in her party, or party pressure to resign after the election.

The front runners would most likely be Ben Carrol from the labor right faction, and Gabrielle Williams or Lily D'Ambrosio from the socialist left faction.

One issue Ben Carrol faces is possible difficulties in his own seat, but I believe he will win as I've heard he is quite well liked by his constituents.

One issue Gabrielle and Lily face is a possible lack of trust in the socialist left faction due to both Allan and Andrews coming from that faction

I am not from the Labor Party so it would be interesting to get a deeper understanding so please feel free to suggest more possible candidates or even convey reasons why you think Jacinta Allan will stay

Thanks!