Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu Ward
The Kāpiti Coast District 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Three councillors will be elected from the Paraparaumu ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Kāpiti Coast District Council election.

Glen Cooper

Glen Cooper

Why I'm standing

As part of the Gateway project I saw horrendous procedure, governance and decision making! The community deserves better that this!

About me

18 years in the Police, small business owner. I bring an evidence based mindset, no political agenda, wanting what's best for our community! I want accountability at the table!

My priorities
  1. The Gateway is a symptom of larger issues in council – secrecy, poor culture, not listening!
  2. Stop the Gateway in its tracks and save the millions of dollars being spent!
  3. Start a process of listening to the community through a process of empowering the community boards!
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Paraparaumu Beach

Age

52

Why I'm standing

As part of the Gateway project I saw horrendous procedure, governance and decision making! The community deserves better that this!

About me

18 years in the Police, small business owner. I bring an evidence based mindset, no political agenda, wanting what's best for our community! I want accountability at the table!

My priorities
  1. The Gateway is a symptom of larger issues in council – secrecy, poor culture, not listening!
  2. Stop the Gateway in its tracks and save the millions of dollars being spent!
  3. Start a process of listening to the community through a process of empowering the community boards!
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Paraparaumu Beach

Age

52