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 Heathcote 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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Sara Templeton
Why I'm standing
We've faced many challenges as a city and worked together to overcome them. Now we need to work together to face up to climate change, to lower our emissions, enhance our waterways and increase biodiversity. I want to put people and planet at the heart of our decision making, to be brave and act now to build a sustainable future.
About me
I have a history of service to my local community after the earthquakes and in grass roots community activation and connection. I also have three teenagers who motivate and challenge me every day to create them a sustainable future. As chair of council's Sustainability and Community Resilience Committee and a director on Christchurch City Holdings Ltd, I have the experience and motivation needed to enable our transition to a thriving, sustainable 21st century Garden City.
My priorities
- Action on climate change – lowering our emissions and working with communities to adapt.
- Community engagement and trust in decision making processes.
- Liveable neighbourhoods with safe streets and plenty of trees.
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