Gore District Council
The Gore District 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Five councillors will be elected from the Gore ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Gore District Council election.
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Glenys Dickson
Why I'm standing
As a second term councillor who has also worked in central government, I believe institutional knowledge is important to take council through the challenges of the next three years. Important documents like the Gore District Plan which I have been involved in as a councillor needs continuity and expertise to plan sustainably and sensibly for the next ten years. Other responsibilities I hold on council are Pioneer Women, Community Networks Trust and Sister City representations.
About me
I have various roles in the community which add value to my decision-making. A director of Gore Health Ltd, chair of Southern REAP (rural education), chair of Forest Hill Foundation (predator control), trustee of Waiau Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Trust and a trustee of a Wilding Pine Trust, volunteer at Gore Hospice. I worked as an electorate agent for seventeen years assisting constituents and have owned and operated a business.
My priorities
- Push policies on waste minimisation and recycling.
- Improve council's engagement with the community in decision-making.
- Raise issues on water quality, wastewater, and stormwater and work towards a more sustainable model.
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