Marlborough District Council
Wairau-Awatere General Ward
The Marlborough District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Wairau-Awatere 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 Marlborough District Council election.
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Mike Insley
Mike Insley
Why I'm standing
Marlborough has been good to me and I want the opportunity to give back.
About me
I am a considered, constructive and capable person with a proven track record of developing people and businesses.
My priorities
- Support local government reform that ensures local voice is retained (oppose reforms that don't).
- Promote climate change resiliency in infrastructure developments.
- Contribute to considered spending plans, cognisant of people's ability to pay.
Before politics
Businessperson
Residence
Blenheim vicinity
Age
60
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Why I'm standing
Marlborough has been good to me and I want the opportunity to give back.
About me
I am a considered, constructive and capable person with a proven track record of developing people and businesses.
My priorities
- Support local government reform that ensures local voice is retained (oppose reforms that don't).
- Promote climate change resiliency in infrastructure developments.
- Contribute to considered spending plans, cognisant of people's ability to pay.
Before politics
Businessperson
Residence
Blenheim vicinity
Age
60
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