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 Harewood 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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Fiona Bennetts
Why I'm standing
I believe some incumbent councillors and community board members are not doing enough to mitigate and adapt to climate change. I am worried my brother's children have no future if we don't act now to reduce emissions and plan for future flooding and catastrophic weather events, like we just saw in Nelson. Business as usual is not an option anymore. Stadiums are a luxury but mass rapid transit and cycleways are a necessity.
About me
I am a values-driven person and feel a lot of empathy for others. I feel connected to my community, and the volunteer organisations I belong to. I feel the younger residents aren't being represented, which is reflected in the repeated calls for urgent action on climate change. I am an active listener and work collaboratively to find solutions. I'm a big believer in transparency and open, honest conversations. I'm here to enable you to participate.
My priorities
- Rapidly rollout the remaining Major Cycle Routes and begin connecting them together = climate action.
- Create urban forests and corridors for native flora and fauna to increase biodiversity and happiness
- Encourage public participation in council decision making by ensuring adequate information is shared.
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