Southland District Council
The Southland 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Waiau Aparima 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 Southland District Council election.
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Gene Lawrence
Why I'm standing
To give our communities a louder voice within the bureaucracy that is local government.
About me
I'm a family man, with everyday family issues. I'm a businessman. I understand small business in tough times. I like to ask, 'why' to truly understand, and I won't vote yes just because everyone else might. Wrong is still wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is still right even when no one is doing it.
My priorities
- The people, the people, the people – must be listened to.
- Infrastructure – we need to ensure our essential services, ie water, sewerage, power work well.
- Roading – we want people to commute effortlessly around our beautiful region.
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