The parish of Marown has a new commissioner.
Technical operator Alex Toohey topped the poll in yesterday’s by-election.
He polled 183 votes with former commissioner, retired cafe proprietor Mary Corlett, gaining 99 votes.
The turnout was just under 17 per cent.
Mr Toohey has been elected to serve a four year term until April 2016.

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