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
Steve Laurence
Why I'm standing
I have learned a lot about local government in my first term on council. I like to think I have contributed to good decisions around infrastructure, spending and financial management. I will be able to build on lessons learned in a second term.
About me
I have been in Carterton since 2008 and run Almo's Books in the High Street since 2010. I am involved in Carterton Rotary and in the business group until conflict of interest issues intervened. I had a long career with national and multinational businesses after graduating in Commerce from Massey. I am reasonable and logical and contribute to resolving issues that inevitably arise among a group of people with diverse priorities.
My priorities
- Encourage economic and population growth to underpin development of the high street.
- Protect the community if affordability issues lead to likely restructure of local government.
- Promote resilience in Carterton to flooding, inundation and drought resulting from climate change.
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