Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 13 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Five councillors will be elected from the Pōneke/Wellington constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.
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David Lee
Why I'm standing
I believe sustainable growth is imperative. I believe we as a city, region, and country need to think beyond the here and now, and plan for all generations. We need to embed the principles of kaitiakitanga/guardianship in the way we manage and treat our resources; in particular our whenua/land, and our wai/water. We need a mindset change; away from treating our resources as simple commodities. We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan!
About me
I am an urban planner and certified RMA commissioner with over 25 years experience. I know the mechanics of government and know how to get things done. I have extensive governance experience in the public and private sectors. I served as a Wellington City Council for two terms and currently a first-term councillor on the Greater Wellington Regional Council. I have a track record of achievements and want to complete a second and final term.
My priorities
- I am the Dep Chair of Transport, so many public transport initiatives have been introduced, I want to see them through.
- I spent four years on the whaitua committee (water). I want to make sure the recommendations are implemented.
- Let's Get Wellington Moving and focus on bus priority and bus lanes. $7.4 billion light rail option is not the answer.
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