Manawatū District Council
The Manawatū 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Five councillors will be elected from the Feilding ward. 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 Manawatū District Council election.
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Michael Ford
Why I'm standing
I have worked well as deputy mayor with Mayor Helen, chief executive, executive team and council colleagues for six years driving investment in essential infrastructure and community facilities. I believe in managed growth and am proactive in making things happen. I worked hard for over 20 years chairing Feilding Promotion making hundreds of improvements to Feilding. I want Manawatū District Council to be more business friendly. I will keep advocating for affordability. Ask for my brochure .
About me
I have 35 years experience of enthusiastic work improving our Feilding and Manawatū community, six as deputy mayor. I have 44 years of property knowledge and experience as a real estate agent and registered valuer and have been in business locally for 39 years. I am still passionate about improving our community in an affordable way. I roll my sleeves up and get stuck into projects proactively as well as carrying out pure governance.
My priorities
- Water, wastewater and proposed stormwater projects making Feilding more resilient. Oppose Three Waters.
- More business friendly and find savings and efficiencies. Turners Road extension for new businesses.
- Drive economic development and positive district planning outcomes to benefit all, including housing.
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