Bayswater mayor Terry Kenyon is under siege with a raft of candidates said to be opposed to his leadership nominating for the October council elections.
His two supporters in north ward, Graham Pittaway and Alan Radford are being challenged by high-profile candidates Michelle Sutherland and Mark Whitehouse.
Both are pledging to be independent on the notoriously faction-riven council but are understood not to support Cr Kenyon.
Ms Sutherland (Voice, August 10, 2013) is married to Liberal MP Michael while small businessman Mr Whitehouse is a pioneer of the Morley Soccer Club (now Morley Windmills) and a former president of the Central Eastern Business Association.
At Bayswater the mayor is elected by the council, not the people. If Crs Pittaway and Radford were to fall, Cr Kenyon’s grip on power—assuming he retains his own west ward seat—would end.
Mr Whitehouse says Morley deserves more business love and he wants security patrols doubled.
“I feel that Morley is underrated—it’s close to the city and the airport, and properties are reasonably priced—I would love to see it fulfil its potential.
“I want to get technology companies, who are paying exorbitant rents in West Perth, to move here and pay far less. Getting the NBN rolled out quicker would help that.
“I am also keen on establishing an eco-park for sustainable businesses.”
by STEPHEN POLLOCK
Perth Voice Interactive 
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