New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Six councillors will be elected from the Kaitake-Ngāmotu 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 New Plymouth District Council election.
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Kevyn Harris
Why I'm standing
I was asked to stand and because I believe democracy must be locally experienced if it is to mean something.
About me
I am a 'localist' as compared to a 'centralist' and see too many issues important to local communities decided by central government with little or no reference to those hopes and desires.
My priorities
- Improve the cost effectiveness of our local government.
- Encourage a more participative approach in decision-making by engaging community boards.
- Ensure the council staff are encouraged in a customer service approach in dealing with the public.
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