Far North District Council
The Far North 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). two councillors will be elected from the Te Hiku ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Far North District Council election.
Far North District Council candidates
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Mark Shanks
Why I'm standing
I believe it is not about me, it is about democracy. Less than half of eligible people vote. This is not a democratic mandate. I believe the voices and concerns of the non-voter have to be heard and listened to because they bear the consequences of decisions made by a minority. This is not democracy.
About me
I am always honest and very experienced. I am an indefatigable seeker of the truth and fully believe that we can make our world and our lives better. I believe that we first need to reform our systems of government and find the best way forward together with full engagement from all the people who live here.
My priorities
- Rebuild democracy within council. It does not exist in its current disguise.
- Rebuild democracy within our communities.
- Eliminate debt and lower rates because both undermine democracy.
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