Tony Krsticevic will attempt a political comeback next month as he seeks a spot on Stirling's council.
Tony Krsticevic will attempt a political comeback next month as he seeks a spot on Stirling's council representing the beachside suburbs of Trigg, Scarborough, Watermans Bay and North Beach.
Mr Krsticevic held the notionally blue-ribbon seat of Carine for 13 years, succeeding Katie Hodson-Thomas in 2008 and winning re-election in 2013 and 2017.
He maintained an active role in Liberal Party politics prior to entering state parliament, having served as a president of Stirling division and the Osborne Park branch.
He lost the seat at the March state election amid a statewide wipeout for the state’s Liberal Party.
In his official candidate profile lodged with the Western Australian Electoral Commission, Mr Krsticevic said his priorities if elected would include sensible planning, protecting the environment and seeking upgrades to West Coast Drive and West Coast Highway.
He said he would continue to be as accessible, approachable and responsive as he was while serving as an MP.
"I understand that your interests and issues matter to you, so they are important to me," he said.
"It will be my full-time responsibility to advocate for you."
Mr Krsticevic is just one defeated candidate seeking a return through upcoming local government elections.
Kylee Veskovich, who ran against John Carey in Perth, will seek a spot on Perth's council, while Suzanne Migdale, who contested the seat of Mount Lawley, will seek reelection to a second term on Stirling’s council.
Zak Kirkup, who led the state’s opposition until his defeat in the seat of Dawesville, has openly mused about the possibility of contesting Subiaco’s mayoralty.
He has yet to make an official announcement on the matter.
Mr Krsticevic was in August reported to have been a member of a WhatsApp chat used by several Liberal Party powerbrokers, including Peter Collier and Nick Goiran, who are now facing criticism for their purported role in the party’s defeat at the state election.
He has subsequently denied he was a party powerbroker.
Mr Krsticevic has been sought for comment.
More to come.
