Mr Fardell will run in east ward at the upcoming election as a solo, independent candidate and admitted he has a long history with Dubbo.

"I've been part of the community here basically since I was born but I went to school, played sport, policed and bought my children up here," he said.

"Sometimes it comes time when you've worked as a leader of the local Mud Run and being a non-profit organisation.

"Working with council probably gave me a bit more insight into possibility how we could do things not better how I'd like Dubbo to progress forward.

"Obviously there is a fair bit of motivation with discontent that has been running in relation to council."

Mr Fardell believes there is a strong group of candidates who are hoping to be elected in the 10 available spots on council.

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"It takes people standing up in the community who want to make things better," he said.

"I think from looking across the board for the people who are standing there are some great people amongst that.

"I definitely want to be a part of that.

"I think Dubbo is in a very progressive state right now in relation to our growth.

"Definitely the growth of Dubbo right now is incredibly exciting.

"It is very important that Dubbo gets a good representation of people across the board who are ready to take the city forward."

Mr Fardell has been heavily involved in the Titan Macquarie Mud Run and other organisations around Dubbo but believes it is a good time for to step up into council.

"I think as you get older you take a different view in relation to how you can assist the community," he said.

"I think you probably become a little more politically aware as you get older as well.

"It's something I suppose I've not so much been thinking about long term but definitely seeing this opportunity come and putting my hand to help out would be good.

"At the end of the day this position is more of a voluntary position."

Mr Fardell and his fellow candidates will have their fate decided on Saturday when voters go to the polling booths.

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