Horizons Regional Council
The Horizons Regional Council is the regional council for the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It 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 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Two councillors will be elected from the Manawatū-Rangitīkei constituency. 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 Horizons Regional Council election.
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Gordon McKellar
Why I'm standing
I am passionate about our great region and proud of living here for most of my life. However, council must focus on its core business with cost-effective spending and working to reduce debt levels. With very large increases in council's spending and debt levels in the last three years a real concern to me and for future generations. It is essential to have affordable Horizon's rates and levels of debt in these challenging times.
About me
I have a gold medal in Agriculture from Lincoln University and International study at Minnesota University. And wide leadership experience prior to standing for Horizons, such as three years as President of Manawatū/Rangitīkei Federated Farmers. As a previous Horizon's councillor, I have wide leadership experience, and I am highly committed to be a positive and effective councillor and refreshed and motivated to represent you if elected to Horizons Regional Council, with your vote.
My priorities
- I would continue to build trust and good working relationships between the community and council.
- Focus on core business, cost-effective spending, and affordable Horizon's rates.
- I'll listen and bring common sense to the big issues. Ensure Horizon's levels of debt are manageable.
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