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 Riccarton 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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Tony Simons
Why I'm standing
We risk losing critical focus on the central city as the heart of our Garden City if we give free rein to developer-led housing intensification in residential neighbourhoods. Twenty per cent of the people living in Rolleston lived in Christchurch less than five years ago. We are driving our families out.
About me
I have lived in Riccarton with my family for more than 20 years, and for half that time as Chair of the local residents' association. As a former journalist, I am used to asking hard questions. I am experienced, determined, and pragmatic.
My priorities
- Promote a safe, clean, family-friendly Riccarton.
- Promote more trees, more green spaces, and housing densification done well and in the right places.
- Support the rejuvenation of the Riccarton Road and Church Corner commercial zones.
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