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.
Carterton District Council candidates
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Simon Casey
Independent
Simon Peacock
Peter Veltkamp
Rachel Round
Steve Cretney
Ratepayers do have a Voice!
Grace Ayling
Philip Holland
Dale Scott
Independent
Lou Newman
Independent
Jane Burns
Independent
John Futter
Independent
Ben Laybourn
Independent
Stephen Foothead
Steve Laurence
Joshua Groot
Steven Gallon
Brian Deller
Independent
Haley Malcolm
Carterton Born and Raised
Lou Newman
Why I'm standing
I have the passion, experience and love for our special town needed to be a councillor. I want Carterton to be a place my kids love and their kids will too. I believe having diversity around the table is important and I bring a strong focus on families and youth and work to ensure intergenerational thinking is always prioritised.
About me
I have a BCom/ BSc and governance experience on the council and on South End Schools' Board of Trustees. I have worked as a management consultant for Deloitte, I have been the co-ordinator for our local business association, I dreamt up and run A Very Carterton Christmas and I currently own Newman Electrical with my husband Jack. We have four kids and our family are heavily involved in the community.
My priorities
- Review economic development spend and focus on a needs-driven, local-led approach aiming for growth.
- Explore diverse revenue sources to reduce reliance on rates given the small ratings base.
- Partner with locals to facilitate and support vibrant, community-led initiatives.
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