Timaru District Council
Timaru Ward
The Timaru 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Timaru 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 Timaru District Council election.
Michael Clarkson
Refreshing Local Democracy
Michael Clarkson
Refreshing Local Democracy
Why I'm standing
I believe there needs to be greater transparency and accountability around council decision-making.
About me
I bring the ability to listen to both sides of an argument, and base judgement on substance, not character.
My priorities
- Rejecting Three Waters, we must leave local decisions, for the local community to decide.
- Undertake a serious look into why rates keep increasing.
- Make sure decision-makers are held accountable for their decisions, and not have things hidden.
Before politics
Stay-at-home father
Residence
Temuka
Age
48
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Why I'm standing
I believe there needs to be greater transparency and accountability around council decision-making.
About me
I bring the ability to listen to both sides of an argument, and base judgement on substance, not character.
My priorities
- Rejecting Three Waters, we must leave local decisions, for the local community to decide.
- Undertake a serious look into why rates keep increasing.
- Make sure decision-makers are held accountable for their decisions, and not have things hidden.
Before politics
Stay-at-home father
Residence
Temuka
Age
48
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