2022

Dunedin City Council

The Dunedin 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 14 councillors and the mayor. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Dunedin City Council election.

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Cheryl May Neill

Team Dunedin

Otago Peninsula Community Board

Why I'm standing

I work hard for the local community and would now like to take the next step and represent the people of our city with Team Dunedin. I graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Education degree and have been working as a primary school teacher for 20 years. I am passionate about the environment and am busy with many initiatives. I have been active in working on coastal erosion issues.

About me

I have been on the Otago Peninsula Community Board since 2019. I have pushed and will continue to push for work to be done on coastal erosion. I believe strongly in community representation. My values are the environment, community, and respect to all.

My priorities

Spending money wisely, retaining the one-way system. Investing in inner city parking.
Investigating better alternatives to the Smooth Hill Landfill.
Focus on building our infrastructure.

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