David Haden elected to represent Ward 3

Image: David Haden (pictured left) has been elected to represent the residents of Ward 3 following a countback election. Pictured Lord Mayor of Wollongong Councillor Tania Brown.

Mr David Haden has been elected to represent the residents of Ward 3 following a countback election completed by the NSW Electoral Commission today, Tuesday 14 April 2026.

The countback was required following the resignation of Councillor Tiana Myers in March for personal reasons.

Read more in our Media Release: Councillor Tiana Myers steps down

The NSW Electoral Commission was able to fill the vacancy as at the extraordinary meeting of Council on 14 October 2024 there was a resolution to fill any casual vacancy within 18 months of the 2024 election by countback.

All unelected candidates who stood in Ward 3 during the September Local Government Elections were informed of the vacancy and had the opportunity to submit an application to participate in the countback.

“I welcome David to Wollongong City Council as an elected official and look forward to working alongside him for the residents of Ward 3 and the city,’’ Lord Mayor of Wollongong Councillor Tania Brown said.

“I’ve known David for a number of years, and he is a passionate individual who seeks to always do the best by his community. The residents of Ward 3, which includes Dapto, Windang and Cringila, will benefit from his energy and enthusiasm.’’

Mr Haden will take the Affirmation of Office at the next Council Meeting to be held on Monday 20 April 2026.

Mr Haden said he was very much looking forward to stepping in to the role of Councillor and representing his community and advocating for them for the remainder of this term of Council.

“I was very surprised when I was notified of the vacancy in Ward 3 and immediately knew that I would be willing to step up as a Councillor if the countback was to go in my favour,’’ he said.

“As a lifelong Wollongong resident, I consider it a great honour to serve my community.’’

Mr Haden said while keen to act in the interest of the whole of the community his particular areas of interest were public libraries, the growth of active transport opportunities including footpaths and cycleways, as well as parks and public spaces.

See NSW Electoral Commission website for results details.