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). four councillors will be elected from the Vincent 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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Kas McEntyre
Why I'm standing
I love Central Otago and it always brings me home from wherever I have travelled. I cannot turn my back on my home because it needs care at this point in time. I believe I can make a difference and I am going to try.
About me
I worked in CODC for ten years in records, first as admin and then as a fully qualified records, archives and information person. I am about information. I believe that information makes the world go round and I want to see all CODC residents and ratepayers fully informed instead of the piecemeal tidbits they are given today. I cannot make a decision if I am not informed.
My priorities
- Decrease rates by limiting unnecessary spending.
- Provide information for transparency and accountability.
- Establish a neutral advocacy for investigating complaints from the public against council officials.
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