Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Six councillors will be elected from the Dunedin constituency. 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 Otago Regional Council election.
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Alan Somerville
Why I'm standing
My children have inspired me to take the risk for what I believe is important. The issues facing us are too urgent just to think about them. It's time to stand up in public for the Green principles of ecological wisdom and social justice, and take meaningful action on them.
About me
I bring skills and experience in working constructively with a wide variety of people and in reaching agreement that leads to action. This comes from twenty years in the Playcentre movement, in my role as an early childhood teacher, and as chair of community housing provider Abbeyfield Dunedin. In my Playcentre roles I visited Playcentres right across Otago which gave me a good knowledge of the communities throughout the region.
My priorities
- Establish trust between councillors, staff, and communities to restore faith in the Council.
- Restore the health of our waterways as this connects so many things.
- Protect our most vulnerable people in the face of climate change.
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