2022

Hamilton City Council

West General Ward
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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Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

Angela O'Leary

Angela O'Leary

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez

Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson

Shanti Ralm

Shanti Ralm

Dan Steer

Dan Steer

Sanjay Joshi

Sanjay Joshi

Louise Hutt

Louise Hutt

Emma Pike

Emma Pike

Roger Stratford

Roger Stratford

Rudi Du Plooy

Rudi Du Plooy

Ewan Wilson

Ewan Wilson

Matthew Small

Matthew Small

Geoff Taylor

Geoff Taylor

Michael West

Michael West

Dhirendra Kumar Naresh

Dhirendra Kumar Naresh

Dave Boyd

Dave Boyd

Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

Why I'm standing

I want to take key action on important issues facing our city, such as transport, housing, and climate change. We need leaders who will make the brave decisions today so that our city can thrive tomorrow, and I believe Kirikiriroa can be the best city in Aotearoa.

About me

I bring a unique blend of analytical and socioeconomic thinking to the table with my background in mathematics and environmental planning. I am ready to bring evidence-based action to our city.

My priorities
  1. Invest in alternate transport to reduce congestion and take action on climate change.
  2. Encourage middle-density housing and advocate for renters to guarantee healthy rentals.
  3. Take action on climate change to protect our city for future generations.
Before politics

Data Analyst and Administrator

Residence

Pukete

Age

22

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Why I'm standing

I want to take key action on important issues facing our city, such as transport, housing, and climate change. We need leaders who will make the brave decisions today so that our city can thrive tomorrow, and I believe Kirikiriroa can be the best city in Aotearoa.

About me

I bring a unique blend of analytical and socioeconomic thinking to the table with my background in mathematics and environmental planning. I am ready to bring evidence-based action to our city.

My priorities
  1. Invest in alternate transport to reduce congestion and take action on climate change.
  2. Encourage middle-density housing and advocate for renters to guarantee healthy rentals.
  3. Take action on climate change to protect our city for future generations.
Before politics

Data Analyst and Administrator

Residence

Pukete

Age

22

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