Christchurch City Council
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 Halswell 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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Cissy Chen
Why I'm standing
I have called Christchurch home for 15 years, and Halswell home for five years. I am standing because I love and care about our Hallswell community, and I have a strong sense of belonging here! I am also standing because there is more work to do! Our community and our city have a dynamic, diverse, decent future ahead. I look forward to making your voice heard as we embrace that future, together!
About me
Having worked in in various sectors from public service, community work, tourism, international education, inter-city cooperation, and community events at both operational and strategic levels such as contributing to Christchurch Urban Strategy and the East-West cultural transmission programme, I am passionate to making a meaningful impact for the wellbeing of our Halswell community and contributing to developing a safe, vibrant and prosperous society through approaches that enhance partnership and relationship, connection and cohesiveness.
My priorities
- Safer community and better education by making effort to establish a new high school in Halswell.
- Sustainable business by bringing opportunities into Halswell to improve economic outcomes.
- Improve well-being by strengthening connections and building a vibrant and caring community.
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