2022

Hamilton City Council

The Hamilton 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. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). Six councillors will be elected from the East ward. 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 Hamilton City Council election.

Hamilton City Council candidates

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Maxine van Oosten

Ross Macleod

Russelle Sonya Knaap

Jess Hona

Horiana Henderson

Anna Casey-Cox

Jacqui Stokes

Mark Donovan

Jack Gielen

Jenny Nand

Tania Temoni-Syme

Raymond Mudford

Amy-Leigh Hopa

Jake Tait

Peter Humphreys

Ryan Hamilton

Kesh Naidoo-Rauf

Andrew Bydder

Jason Jonassen

Riki Manarangi

Russelle Sonya Knaap

Team Integrity

Why I'm standing

I am retired but actively involved in both community and high level competitive sport. I have owned a successful small business and been involved with business all my adult life. Next term will be challenging with infrastructure needing massive upgrades, rising inflation and increased interest. Increased Government regulation, will increase costs and impact on our well-being. The city needs business experience, flexibility and good ole' common sense. I want to be part of the solution.

About me

I listen, am unafraid to ask questions and challenge when necessary. I don't claim to have all the answers. My skill has always had had been to actively seek out divergent views and apply critical thinking when looking for solutions. Impossible if you subscribe to a particular ideology or have inflexible pre-conceived ideas. Council staff advise councillors. I'd also consult with wide range of associates and professionals outside of council for best results.

My priorities

  1. Set up community boards giving the people a direct line of communication with councillors.
  2. Review spending – investigate how to get better value for ratepayer dollars across the board.
  3. Continue to protest government's increasing un-consulted regulations imposed on local councils.

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