Ivan Dean
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Ivan Noel Dean, APM
(born 21 April 1945), is an Australia
n politician. He has been an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
since 2003, representing the electorate of Windermere
. He also served as Mayor of Launceston
from 2005 to 2007.
Dean was a senior officer of Tasmania Police before being elected Mayor of Launceston, on 31 October 2005. Dean faced criticism that it is 'irresponsible' to hold two positions in two separate government branches (member of the legislative council and mayor). He also then receives two salaries. To counter these claims, Ivan Dean said "If successful I will donate the mayoral salary to charities and youth activities".
In the October Launceston City Council
elections; Ivan defeated incumbent Mayor Janie Dickenson
. This was somewhat unexpected. On the first day of vote counting The Examiner local newspaper ran a front page headline claiming that Janie Dickenson
was in front by 2000 votes and would secure her position as Mayor and Alderman. However, by the next day, Ivan had made a comeback and won by just 441 votes. As other mayoral candidates were excluded, Dean received the bulk of preferences (see single transferable vote
).
After becoming Mayor, Dean's supporters, including President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Don Wing
, said they believed him capable of holding both positions. Dean praised ex-mayor Janie Dickenson
's achievements but acknowledged there was 'much work to be done'. Some in the community praised him as a man that follows up on inquiries. He recently suggested that councils in the north should consider merging or at least sharing resources more cooperatively.
Dean created controversy with the claim that the introduction of red fox
es to Tasmania was a hoax, and has called for a police investigation. The Minister for Primary Industry, David Llewellyn
said an inquiry is not needed.
He was defeated as Launceston mayor at the 2007 council elections, losing to challenger Albert Van Zetten
in a surprise result that was attributed, in part, to his holding two public offices and, in part, to Dean's support of a controversial pulp mill. He will continue on as a member of the Legislative Council.
Australian Police Medal
The Australian Police Medal is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial Queen's Police Medal for Gallantry and Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service....
(born 21 April 1945), is an Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n politician. He has been an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Tasmanian Legislative Council
The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia. The other is the House of Assembly. It sits in Parliament House in the state capital, Hobart...
since 2003, representing the electorate of Windermere
Electoral division of Windermere
The electoral division of Windermere is one of the 15 electorates or 'seats' in the Tasmanian Legislative Council. The division is located on the East side of the Tamar River...
. He also served as Mayor of Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart...
from 2005 to 2007.
Dean was a senior officer of Tasmania Police before being elected Mayor of Launceston, on 31 October 2005. Dean faced criticism that it is 'irresponsible' to hold two positions in two separate government branches (member of the legislative council and mayor). He also then receives two salaries. To counter these claims, Ivan Dean said "If successful I will donate the mayoral salary to charities and youth activities".
In the October Launceston City Council
City of Launceston
The City of Launceston is a Local Government Area of Tasmania, encompassing about half of the greater Launceston area in northern Tasmania. It also includes a region to the north east of Launceston, encompassing towns such as Lilydale...
elections; Ivan defeated incumbent Mayor Janie Dickenson
Janie Dickenson
Janie Finlay was the mayor of Launceston City Council from 2002 to 2005 before being replaced by Ivan Dean on 31 October 2005. She served as an Alderman 2000-2007. When Janie was elected as Mayor in February 2002 she was the youngest female mayor; at age 27, to serve in Australia...
. This was somewhat unexpected. On the first day of vote counting The Examiner local newspaper ran a front page headline claiming that Janie Dickenson
Janie Dickenson
Janie Finlay was the mayor of Launceston City Council from 2002 to 2005 before being replaced by Ivan Dean on 31 October 2005. She served as an Alderman 2000-2007. When Janie was elected as Mayor in February 2002 she was the youngest female mayor; at age 27, to serve in Australia...
was in front by 2000 votes and would secure her position as Mayor and Alderman. However, by the next day, Ivan had made a comeback and won by just 441 votes. As other mayoral candidates were excluded, Dean received the bulk of preferences (see single transferable vote
Single transferable vote
The single transferable vote is a voting system designed to achieve proportional representation through preferential voting. Under STV, an elector's vote is initially allocated to his or her most preferred candidate, and then, after candidates have been either elected or eliminated, any surplus or...
).
After becoming Mayor, Dean's supporters, including President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Tasmanian Legislative Council
The Legislative Council, or upper house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of Tasmania in Australia. The other is the House of Assembly. It sits in Parliament House in the state capital, Hobart...
Don Wing
Don Wing
Donald George "Don" Wing is a former Australian politician. A member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1982 to 2011, representing the electoral division of Launceston , he was President of the Legislative Council from 2002 until 2008...
, said they believed him capable of holding both positions. Dean praised ex-mayor Janie Dickenson
Janie Dickenson
Janie Finlay was the mayor of Launceston City Council from 2002 to 2005 before being replaced by Ivan Dean on 31 October 2005. She served as an Alderman 2000-2007. When Janie was elected as Mayor in February 2002 she was the youngest female mayor; at age 27, to serve in Australia...
's achievements but acknowledged there was 'much work to be done'. Some in the community praised him as a man that follows up on inquiries. He recently suggested that councils in the north should consider merging or at least sharing resources more cooperatively.
Dean created controversy with the claim that the introduction of red fox
Red Fox
The red fox is the largest of the true foxes, as well as being the most geographically spread member of the Carnivora, being distributed across the entire northern hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, Central America, and the steppes of Asia...
es to Tasmania was a hoax, and has called for a police investigation. The Minister for Primary Industry, David Llewellyn
David Llewellyn (Australian politician)
David Edward Llewellyn is a former Australian politician, who was an Australian Labor Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1986 to 2010...
said an inquiry is not needed.
He was defeated as Launceston mayor at the 2007 council elections, losing to challenger Albert Van Zetten
Albert Van Zetten
Albert Van Zetten is an Australian politician and the current Mayor of Launceston, Tasmania. He is also the current CEO of City Mission Launceston. He lives in Launceston with his wife Lyndle....
in a surprise result that was attributed, in part, to his holding two public offices and, in part, to Dean's support of a controversial pulp mill. He will continue on as a member of the Legislative Council.