Timaru District Council
Stu Jackson
Independent
Stu Jackson
Independent
Why I'm standing
Being an inner city resident for 27 years, I've watched the decline of the CBD over that time. Timaru District has a lot of potential, but I don't believe that potential is being realised. Either side of us, Oamaru and Ashburton are going gangbusters. Timaru not so much. What is it that they are doing that we're not? South Canterbury is potentially the most self sufficient province in New Zealand so has potential.
About me
I was born and schooled in South Canterbury before heading overseas for 10 years to see how the rest of the world does things, but like a lot of Timaru residents, I came back in the end and have been an inner city resident ever since. I've been part of local community service groups for over 21 years and still take an active part in local goings on with regular submissions to the council.
My priorities
- Replace the slippery tiles! Citizens won't visit downtown if they don't feel safe when out walking.
- Promote developments that bring young families to the district and keep young people from leaving.
- Encourage more dialogue between councillors and the public. Get more public along to council meetings.
Before politics
Industrial photographer
Residence
Timaru CBD
Age
57
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Why I'm standing
Being an inner city resident for 27 years, I've watched the decline of the CBD over that time. Timaru District has a lot of potential, but I don't believe that potential is being realised. Either side of us, Oamaru and Ashburton are going gangbusters. Timaru not so much. What is it that they are doing that we're not? South Canterbury is potentially the most self sufficient province in New Zealand so has potential.
About me
I was born and schooled in South Canterbury before heading overseas for 10 years to see how the rest of the world does things, but like a lot of Timaru residents, I came back in the end and have been an inner city resident ever since. I've been part of local community service groups for over 21 years and still take an active part in local goings on with regular submissions to the council.
My priorities
- Replace the slippery tiles! Citizens won't visit downtown if they don't feel safe when out walking.
- Promote developments that bring young families to the district and keep young people from leaving.
- Encourage more dialogue between councillors and the public. Get more public along to council meetings.
Before politics
Industrial photographer
Residence
Timaru CBD
Age
57
Connect via
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