2022

Christchurch City Council

Burwood Ward
The Christchurch City 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 16 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). One councillor will be elected from the Burwood 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 Christchurch City Council election.

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Michelle Lomax

Michelle Lomax

Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson

Kelly Barber

Kelly Barber

Michelle Lomax

Labour

| Community board member, deputy chair of the board

Michelle Lomax

Labour

| Community board member, deputy chair of the board

Why I'm standing

The Burwood Ward needs someone who's not afraid to challenge the status quo and can get stuff done – I've got a track record of that.

About me

I grew up in the east, trained as a lawyer and am mum to six grown-up children. I've spent my adult life getting stuff done for my community. From advocating on maternity, disability and mental health issues, to being a school board chair, Playcentre president, St John Youth leader, Community Law lawyer and District Health Board member. Currently, I'm deputy chair of my community board and have worked hard on a number of important community projects.

My priorities
  1. Regular community engagement via monthly clinics, so residents have access to their councillor.
  2. Safe roads and footpaths, infrastructure – extending Prestons Park Drive, flood remediation.
  3. Protecting community assets like libraries, pools and parks.
Current role

Community board member, deputy chair of the board

Before politics

Community Law lawyer

Residence

Dallington

Age

58

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Why I'm standing

The Burwood Ward needs someone who's not afraid to challenge the status quo and can get stuff done – I've got a track record of that.

About me

I grew up in the east, trained as a lawyer and am mum to six grown-up children. I've spent my adult life getting stuff done for my community. From advocating on maternity, disability and mental health issues, to being a school board chair, Playcentre president, St John Youth leader, Community Law lawyer and District Health Board member. Currently, I'm deputy chair of my community board and have worked hard on a number of important community projects.

My priorities
  1. Regular community engagement via monthly clinics, so residents have access to their councillor.
  2. Safe roads and footpaths, infrastructure – extending Prestons Park Drive, flood remediation.
  3. Protecting community assets like libraries, pools and parks.
Current role

Community board member, deputy chair of the board

Before politics

Community Law lawyer

Residence

Dallington

Age

58

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