Environment Canterbury
Bill Kingston
Independent
Bill Kingston
Independent
Why I'm standing
I'm a Canterbury local who's passionate about the future of our region. I believe we need to plan for population growth and urban development in a way that protects our local food-producing soil so we maintain food security. Canterbury is a great place to live and people want to move here, we need to plan sensibly for growth so people can be housed, and also be fed.
About me
I have first-hand insight into the needs of both our rural and urban communities, having previously managed a family farm near Ashburton through the 80s downturn, and I've lived in Christchurch for 25 years. I'm actively involved in the community and have been a member of the Westmorland Residents Association committee for 23 years. I will bring experience, integrity, and common sense to ECAN, working to improve outcomes in Canterbury for you, the ratepayers.
My priorities
- Keep rates affordable through efficient spending and reducing the cost of doing business with ECan.
- Protect productive food-producing soil from development to ensure long-term local food security.
- Work with catchment and conservation groups to improve water quality and biodiversity.
Residence
Westmorland
Age
71
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Why I'm standing
I'm a Canterbury local who's passionate about the future of our region. I believe we need to plan for population growth and urban development in a way that protects our local food-producing soil so we maintain food security. Canterbury is a great place to live and people want to move here, we need to plan sensibly for growth so people can be housed, and also be fed.
About me
I have first-hand insight into the needs of both our rural and urban communities, having previously managed a family farm near Ashburton through the 80s downturn, and I've lived in Christchurch for 25 years. I'm actively involved in the community and have been a member of the Westmorland Residents Association committee for 23 years. I will bring experience, integrity, and common sense to ECAN, working to improve outcomes in Canterbury for you, the ratepayers.
My priorities
- Keep rates affordable through efficient spending and reducing the cost of doing business with ECan.
- Protect productive food-producing soil from development to ensure long-term local food security.
- Work with catchment and conservation groups to improve water quality and biodiversity.
Residence
Westmorland
Age
71
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