Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Moutere-Waimea 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 Tasman District Council election.
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Jono Trolove
Why I'm standing
I am standing for local council for the opportunity to champion the cause of ratepayers and local people who are frustrated by existing legislation and proposed new legislation. Local council is under threat from central government, Resource Management Act review, Three Waters and Future for Local Government reform have the potential to destroy local government. Communities risk losing control of their own affairs and being dictated to by inefficient faceless bureaucrats from central government.
About me
I strongly believe in democracy and public service. I believe in local autonomy and self-determination. I am a strong advocate for private property rights. I believe councils' first priority is to deliver the core services that are necessary for our community to function safely and efficiently, councils second priority is to plan for the future, anticipating what's required to meet climate and growth challenges. Other non-essential expenditure is a luxury.
My priorities
- Keep local democratic control, oppose Three Waters, direct Resource Management Act and Future for Local Government reforms.
- Preserve private property rights change culture from enforcement and regulation to co-operation.
- Bring council, business, individuals and non profit groups together for positive environment outcomes.
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