Casual Election Called After Death of Rabat Councillor Nazju Cassar
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In brief
- A casual election will be held following the death of Rabat councillor Nazju Cassar.
- Mr Cassar, 74, was a Nationalist Party councillor who had served since local councils were established in the 1990s.
- His funeral was held recently, with tributes paid to his long service to the community.
A casual election is set to take place following the passing of Nazju Cassar, a long-serving Rabat councillor. Mr Cassar, who was 74 years old, was a Nationalist Party councillor and had been involved in local governance since the establishment of local councils in the 1990s.
His death has prompted the need for a new election to fill his seat on the Rabat local council. Mr Cassar was a well-known figure in the community, having dedicated decades to public service.
The last farewell to Mr Cassar was held recently, with many paying their respects to his commitment and contributions as a councillor. His tenure spanned several decades, making him a veteran in local politics.
Details regarding the casual election process are expected to be announced in due course, as authorities prepare to facilitate the democratic process to elect a new representative for Rabat.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both Times of Malta and NET News reported on the death of Rabat councillor Nazju Cassar and the subsequent casual election.