2022

Waimate District Council

Waimate Ward

The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Waimate 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 Waimate District Council election.

Candidates

Policies

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Fabia Fox

Jonathan Charles Bird

John Begg

Julie Dee

Sarah Huggins

Tom Williams

Peter Collins

Peter David Paterson

Rick Stevens

Sharyn Cain

Jonathan Charles Bird

Why I'm standing

I have a very wide range of experiences, gathered across the world and believe the knowledge enables me to make a difference to the Waimate District.

About me

I believe in representational government, so as a councillor I am there to represent the people of Waimate, but by the same token I am not afraid to make the hard decisions if that is what it takes.

My priorities

Work with local business, big and small to promote the economy of Waimate.
Ensure that the benefits of growth are used to increase rate payer services.
Promote education at all levels in order to promote the economy.

Before politics

Health and Safety Manager

Residence

St Andrews

Age

Why I'm standing

I have a very wide range of experiences, gathered across the world and believe the knowledge enables me to make a difference to the Waimate District.

About me

I believe in representational government, so as a councillor I am there to represent the people of Waimate, but by the same token I am not afraid to make the hard decisions if that is what it takes.