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 Riccarton 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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Peter Simmonds
Why I'm standing
My father significantly influenced my decision to run. He spoke on Stuff in March about his struggle to cope with the rising cost of living. The public response was immense. I realised I needed to act at a local level to address the growing divide, youth poverty and community disconnectedness. I also believe I have the life, facilitation, communication, and strategic skills to face and overcome the city's current and future challenges.
About me
My core values are family and community. I need to both to feel balanced. I believe the answers to many issues lies in the people themselves. I lived most of my life in Riccarton. I understand poverty's impact (as a child and a former lawyer) and the value of quality parenting, community and education for our youth. Much of my community work involved overcoming red tape to realise projects that will enrich community life.
My priorities
- Support community ownership of issues by listening, leadership training and increasing board power.
- Rebuild and replace aged infrastructure such as drainage, roads, paths, water pumps, parks, etc.
- Initiate council youth job schemes with govt funding for our youth to bring them off the benefit.
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