2022

Palmerston North City Council

The Palmerston North 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 13 councillors will be elected from the Te Hirawanui ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.

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Mike Clement

Independent

Why I'm standing

The large proposed rates increase this year is why I decided to stand. Somebody needs to hold the council accountable, somebody needs to ensure that ratepayers aren't abused and that their money is spent wisely with meaningful returns, and we also need to ensure that rate increases are implemented fairly without imposing unacceptable burdens on ratepayers.

About me

I am not a politician. I am a ratepayer and resident of our city. The job of a councillor is to represent those groups, to ensure that your money is spent wisely on projects that benefit all of us, and I feel that hasn't been the case recently. I intend to change that, and I will listen to you, and I will represent you faithfully.

My priorities

I will hold the council to account.
I will ensure your money is spent wisely on essential projects.
I will insist on rates reform.

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