Otago Regional Council

Molyneux Constituency
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). Two councillors will be elected from the Molyneux 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.

Carmen Felicity Hope (nee Knowler)

Local councilor, Molyneaux Ward, Otago Regional Council.

Carmen Felicity Hope (nee Knowler)

Local councilor, Molyneaux Ward, Otago Regional Council.

Why I'm standing

I have the passion and desire to help make change where it is needed. I will continue to listen to you, through local meetings and personal contact.

About me

I have an abiding belief in community-driven solutions to the challenging issues we face. Ensuring council links well with the community is my goal.

My priorities
  1. Water: both quality and quantity issues need to be addressed across our region. I will always defend.
  2. Biodiversity: We must protect our ecosystems.
  3. Climate change: to ensure communities are resilient.
Current role

Local councilor, Molyneaux Ward, Otago Regional Council.

Before politics

Been elected for 6 years now.

Residence

Middlemarch, Otago.

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I have the passion and desire to help make change where it is needed. I will continue to listen to you, through local meetings and personal contact.

About me

I have an abiding belief in community-driven solutions to the challenging issues we face. Ensuring council links well with the community is my goal.

My priorities
  1. Water: both quality and quantity issues need to be addressed across our region. I will always defend.
  2. Biodiversity: We must protect our ecosystems.
  3. Climate change: to ensure communities are resilient.
Current role

Local councilor, Molyneaux Ward, Otago Regional Council.

Before politics

Been elected for 6 years now.

Residence

Middlemarch, Otago.

Age

50

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