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 West 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.

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Angela O'Leary

Independent

Councillor

Why I'm standing

I love working for our city and have enjoyed being elected for the past 15 years. I'd like to continue to use the skills and experience I've gained to continue many of the great projects I've started. I want to continue to deliver a safe transport network for everyone, and continue working on ways to reduce transport emissions. Thank you for your support over the years, I'd love to be your number one preferred candidate.

About me

I love Hamilton and have lived here for around 40 years. My friends and family live here and when I have time, which isn't often, I spend free time in my garden growing my own vegetables. I enjoy the cut and thrust of a good debate in the chamber and have worked hard over the years to find new ways to engage with the people I represent. Thank you for your support over those years.

My priorities

  1. Building a safer and more equitable transport system for all users.
  2. Ensuring we plan and fund the right infrastructure to support the business and homes we need.
  3. Continue to ensure council is transparent and accountable to the communities it serves.

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