Albury Local Court has heard former Albury mayor Henk van de Ven intends to plead 'not guilty' to one charge of stalking or intimidating brought by then-fellow-candidate Ross Hamilton.
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The Albury businessman was charged last month in relation to an incident outside of the election pre-polling site on Smollett Street.
Police, having received a report a man was "allegedly threatened", issued van de Ven with a notice to attend Albury Court on January 17 on the charge.
The 71-year-old did not appear at Albury Local Court on Monday.
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In a brief mention of the case before a court registrar, lawyer Mark Cronin said there would be a plea of not guilty entered in relation to the matter.
Mr Cronin sought an adjournment for the charge and a related apprehended violence order was also adjourned to February 28.
It is expected van de Ven will be required to appear at the next mention of the case.
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