The introduction of optional preferential voting for local government elections has caused counting to be a slower process but some councils have announced their 2023 results.
Among the huge list of council hopefuls is the usual swag of business people, community heroes, colourful characters and eyebrow-raising pitches which make elections great.
All four City of Perth councillors up for re-election on the weekend have retained their seats following a recount that narrowly handed the final spot to incumbent Viktor Ko.
West Coast Eagles' inaugural coach, Greens WA's former state secretary and a three-term state representative are among a list of notables running at next month's council elections.
