Saturday 7 May 2011

Exclusive interview with Paul Hackney, Returning Officer

Just after the AV result was announced, Returning Officer, Paul Hackney (the man in charge of the running of the election) kindly gave me a few minutes of his time.

We discuss the election process, turnouts, who has been counting votes and the importance of quick fingers.

We also spoke about council election & AV awareness , the shift of power in Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the atmosphere around the chambers.

Mr Hackney hopes a clear mandate will work to the advantage of the city and explains how he feels about elections by thirds being replaced by the four-year electoral system.

I would like to voice my own thanks and appreciation to not only Mr Hackney but to everyone involved in the elections and referendum in Stoke-on-Trent.

Check out the full audio interview below.

(First question cut off because of background noise. I asked about how long Paul had been at the Council buildings...)

Interview with Paul Hackney - Returning Officer for Stoke-on-Trent Council by sam__alexander

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