2022

Ashburton District Council

Ashburton Ward

The Ashburton District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Five councillors will be elected from the Ashburton ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ashburton District Council election.

Candidates

Policies

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Janet Glassey

Shfire Sapphire

Tony Todd

Carolyn Cameron

Leen Braam

Phill Hooper

Russell Ellis

Bev Skates

Carol Johns

Hayden Tasker

Brie Burgess

Thelma Bell

Tony Todd

Why I'm standing

I have lived and worked in Ashburton all my life.Its a great place to live. Great community spirit. A district offering tremendous opportunities that I would encourage.

About me

Community activities. Was a fashion retailer for 54 years before retiring. Was a member of Ashburton JC. Past President and Senator Member of Rotary Club of Ashburton, past President and Paul Harris Fellow. 30 years involvement with Ashburton Licensing Trust the last 12 years as President, Life member of NZLTA. Average golfer!

My priorities

We now need to work in partnership with land owners/ developers to encourage redevelopment.
Keep promoting our Ashburton Business Park. Can we offer a package that will attract new business?
Four lane highway to Christchurch. NZTA have a duty of care to ensure the best and safest option is agreed to.

Before politics

Fashion Retailer

Residence

Ashburton

Age

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Why I'm standing

I have lived and worked in Ashburton all my life.Its a great place to live. Great community spirit. A district offering tremendous opportunities that I would encourage.

About me

My priorities

We now need to work in partnership with land owners/ developers to encourage redevelopment.
Keep promoting our Ashburton Business Park. Can we offer a package that will attract new business?
Four lane highway to Christchurch. NZTA have a duty of care to ensure the best and safest option is agreed to.

Before politics

Fashion Retailer

Residence

Ashburton

Age

Connect via

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