The National party stalwart said unfinished business was a significant player in keeping him keen to oversee the Lismore electorate.

Changes to the NSW state electoral boundaries mean Tenterfield shire will be included in the Lismore electorate.

The boundary changes will come into effect after the 2015 NSW government election.

“Why have I done it? There are still important issues that have to be addressed,” Mr George said.

“I’m excited about Tenterfield becoming part of the electorate – it’s certainly going to be a big electorate from Condong to Deepwater and Broadwater to not quite Bonshaw,” he said.

While the debate over coal seam gas still lingers over his head, he said that wasn’t the only issue that played a part in him deciding to run again.

“It’s not a single issue that I’m spoken too about everyday – health, roads and law and order are also things people like to discuss.”

Mr George said the Mt Lindesay Rd improvements as well as the Lismore Base Hospital upgrades were his two biggest priorities.

“The Mt Lindesay is the biggest roads priority in the Lismore electorate,” he said.

“The Lismore Hospital as well, which services the needs of people in Tenterfield, especially the mental health services and cancer unit.”

Mr George was endorsed unopposed at a National party rally held in Mallanganee.

Tabulam Bridge, continuation of the Bolivia Hill realignment and search for Tenterfield heavy vehicle detour funding were also top priorities Mr George said.

He joins Greens candidate Adam Guise and Labor man Isaac Smith in the run for next March’s state election.