Western Bay of Plenty District Council
The Western Bay of Plenty 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Katikati-Waihi Beach 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 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election.
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Richard Logan
Why I'm standing
I am concerned that local government is becoming less democratic, less reflective of ratepayers' and residents' wishes, and more centrally controlled. I don't accept that our rates should remain among the highest in the country largely due to overly ambitious asset growth plans. Our district is my chosen place to live in my post-career years but it has the potential to become less and less affordable if projected spending is not reined in.
About me
I listen well and consider all the facts before reaching conclusions. I respect and engage with varying opinions and support the collective viewpoint before my own. My track record is one of corporate, self-employed and non-profit leadership success. I worked in the manufacturing and utilities industries (national and local levels), and owned retail and service businesses. I am solution and results focused. I have lived and participated in numerous communities in New Zealand and Canada.
My priorities
- Enhance fiscal responsibility, including rates restraint, to ensure ongoing affordability.
- Retain local ownership and control of assets, eg Three Waters, to honour owners' and residents' wishes.
- Resolve the Katikati through traffic abomination, to facilitate real enhancement of the town centre.
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