The Napier City 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). Four councillors will be elected from the Taradale 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 Napier City Council election.
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I love Napier. I'm the fifth generation of my family to live here. I care about the city and its people and for the future generations who will be lucky enough to live in our beautiful city. I ran for council because I had strong opinions about some particular issues as did the community, so I felt I could be their voice around the council table.
I feel I make a good councillor because I am approachable, have common sense and am good at problem solving. I am out and about in the community and listen to whatever issues they may have as its important to them. Having spent five years as Chair of the Taradale Primary School PTA, I gained great experience at working with a team to achieve great outcomes.
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