2022

Masterton District Council

Masterton District At Large

The Masterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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 Masterton District Council election.

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Drew Hullah

Brent Goodwin

Sandy Ryan

Stella Lennox

Hewitt Harrison

Hakepa

Brent Gare (BG)

David Holmes

Brent Goodwin

Reduce staff and Civic Centre costs
 | MCT trustee

Brent Goodwin

Reduce staff and Civic Centre costs
 | MCT trustee

Why I'm standing

I see a chance for council to change direction from the past lot, a majority of whom wanted a ridiculously expensive civic centre and CBD rearrangement.

About me

I am a strong believer in vigorous and robust debate in public – not behind closed doors. My past behaviour on council demonstrated that behaviour.

My priorities

Work to reduce Masterton District Council staff. Nine years ago they cost $5.6 million per year, this year their annual cost is more than $14 million.
Work to bury the $72 million civic centre and look at more affordable options.
Work to scrap the $40 million+ CBD rebuild around the river.

Current role

MCT trustee

Before politics

Past councillor, in business

Residence

CBD

Age

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Why I'm standing

I see a chance for council to change direction from the past lot, a majority of whom wanted a ridiculously expensive civic centre and CBD rearrangement.

About me

I am a strong believer in vigorous and robust debate in public – not behind closed doors. My past behaviour on council demonstrated that behaviour.

My priorities

Work to reduce Masterton District Council staff. Nine years ago they cost $5.6 million per year, this year their annual cost is more than $14 million.
Work to bury the $72 million civic centre and look at more affordable options.
Work to scrap the $40 million+ CBD rebuild around the river.

Current role

MCT trustee

Before politics

Past councillor, in business

Residence

CBD

Age

Connect via

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