Carterton District Council

The Carterton 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. 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 Carterton District Council election.

Jane Burns

Independent

Jane Burns

Independent

Why I'm standing

I love our Carterton community. I live here with my partner and two children. I have a business in Carterton, and I am standing for council because I want to support Carterton to be a place where everyone can thrive. I want to listen to residents and bring their concerns to the council table to make good decisions which will lead to a positive future for our community.

About me

I am a resident, a local business owner, employer and a mum. This gives me a perspective of understanding what local businesses need, as well as thinking about decision making from a longer-term, intergenerational perspective. I am also studying for a Masters in Public Policy, and I am on the board of the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand. I am a big-picture thinker and I consider issues carefully in order to make good decisions. I am passionate about our community.

My priorities
  1. Reduce unsustainable rates increases to support residents with cost of living relief.
  2. Focus spending on core responsibilities such as roads, water and community infrastructure.
  3. Listen to residents and bring their concerns to the council table.
Before politics

Osteopath and business owner

Residence

Carterton

Age

45

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Why I'm standing

I love our Carterton community. I live here with my partner and two children. I have a business in Carterton, and I am standing for council because I want to support Carterton to be a place where everyone can thrive. I want to listen to residents and bring their concerns to the council table to make good decisions which will lead to a positive future for our community.

About me

I am a resident, a local business owner, employer and a mum. This gives me a perspective of understanding what local businesses need, as well as thinking about decision making from a longer-term, intergenerational perspective. I am also studying for a Masters in Public Policy, and I am on the board of the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand. I am a big-picture thinker and I consider issues carefully in order to make good decisions. I am passionate about our community.

My priorities
  1. Reduce unsustainable rates increases to support residents with cost of living relief.
  2. Focus spending on core responsibilities such as roads, water and community infrastructure.
  3. Listen to residents and bring their concerns to the council table.
Before politics

Osteopath and business owner

Residence

Carterton

Age

45

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