Auckland Council
The Auckland Council makes strategic decisions for Auckland on public transport, urban planning, environmental protection and other big issues. The council provides funding to local boards to provide public services in their areas, and manages council-controlled organisations which provide infrastructure, such as public transport, water and sewerage. The councillors and mayor make up the governing body, which shares governance of Auckland Council with the 21 local boards. The governing body is made up of 20 councillors plus the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in Auckland). Two councillors will be elected from your 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 Auckland Council election.
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Ken Turner
Why I'm standing
I am standing to deliver the public's message to Auckland Council decision-makers with both fortitude and determination. I am very clear I am here to represent the people and what they want.
About me
In the last four years as a local board member, I have proven that I listen, communicate and am here for the issues not the politics.
My priorities
- Ensure core services are council's top priority.
- Deliver council services at a price ratepayers can afford to pay.
- Stop the centralisation of Auckland Council, return local services to the control of local boards.
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