Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City 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 16 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). one councillor will be elected from the Heathcote 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 Christchurch City Council election.
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Nathaniel Herz Jardine
Why I'm standing
I became deeply concerned about the future of our city when my wife and I started searching for a first home last year. I believe we need to build Christchurch for seniors and growing families not for developers and big profits.
About me
I have a strong track record of success in community advocacy. I have won a Living Wage for library assistants at council, pushed back against the sale of council land to Wilson Parking, and spearheaded a campaign to keep Lyttelton Port 100% Christchurch-owned. I also have experience in NGO governance and small business.
My priorities
- Develop an urban plan to absorb Christchurch's population growth in the inner city.
- Install trap lines on council land all along the Heathcote River.
- Advocate for a fairer rates rebate for fixed-income residents, including seniors on superannuation.
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