Wellington City Council
The Wellington City 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). Three councillors will be elected from the Wharangi/Onslow-Western ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Wellington City Council election.
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Bob Mason
Why I'm standing
I want to restore Wellington to the vibrant, affordable and cool little capital it always used to be, and I want to repair the relationship and trust between its citizens and the council. I'm not just offering new ideas, but a new consensus-building approach to making the best decisions for all citizens.
About me
I've been a teacher at Wellington College for the past decade, so I understand the hopes of our young people, and I share their concerns about whether this city will be an affordable place to live. This requires listening, understanding and building relationships, and I will use these skills to bring a calm and collaborative approach to the council.
My priorities
- Ensure there is enough warm, dry, affordable housing for all, with good infrastructure and amenities.
- Ensure that everyone can use the full range of transport options safely, cheaply and easily.
- Restore trust in the local council through honest, open and transparent decision-making.
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