Central Otago District Council
The Central Otago 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Teviot Valley 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 Central Otago District Council election.
Central Otago District Council candidates
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Mark Quinn
Why I'm standing
I believe this council is going backwards and we are becoming a third world country fast. I joined to save it for our grandchildren. I believe the council misses why we pay rates. I think the direction is totally wrong and creating huge debt is not necessary. I think failing maintenance is the core business but it is neglected.
About me
I am highly skilled after 40 years in business troubleshooting, rebuilding or restructuring. I am exactly what this council needs to sort it out for our grandchildren.
My priorities
- Conduct a forensic audit to see where the council lost control of its income and where expenditure is wasted.
- Restructure the council as many staff are untrained and not fit for purpose with too many not doing their job.
- Stop woeful unguided expenditure.
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