Waikato District Council
The Waikato 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 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Whāingaroa General 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 Waikato District Council election.
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Lisa Thomson
Why I'm standing
I am proud to be from Whāingaroa/Raglan, I am a passionate advocate for our community and I am eager to continue to serve. I want to create more opportunities for community led decision making by working collaboratively with hapū, key organisations, stakeholders and our community. I bring my knowledge and experience from the past two terms as councillor and also my experience previously on the community board.
About me
I bring seven and a half years of experience and knowledge to the work of council as I have served two terms as councillor and one and a half years as an elected community board member. I work collaboratively and recognise that relationship building based on trust and demonstrated outcomes are important to achieve more for our communities. I am an active member of our community. I participate and, rather than see problems, I see opportunities and solutions.
My priorities
- Ensure we provide services to our communities that are fit for purpose and delivered on time.
- Climate action and mitigation – we need to take action to ensure the wellbeing of our environment.
- Promote participatory democracy in communities to increase trust in local government.
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