Queenstown-Lakes District Council
The Queenstown-Lakes 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Wānaka-Upper Clutha 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 Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.
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Cody Tucker
Why I'm standing
I want to ensure a younger voice is present at local council to acknowledge the outcomes for future generations, represent the hardships of young people and inspire a creative and innovative long term vision for the future of the region.
About me
As a designer, I specialise in critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. I have strong values and bring good emotional intelligence to a team, bringing people together and helping refine issues to their most immovable form through first principals thinking. I spend a large part of my life currently working for the community ensuring I am working towards these ideals now not just promising to if elected.
My priorities
- Affordable housing.
- Bringing better paid, more reliable and meaningful jobs to the region.
- Designing an innovative vision of a hopeful future.
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