Gisborne District Council
The Gisborne District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). eight councillors will be elected from the Tairāwhiti 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 Gisborne District Council election.
Gisborne District Council candidates
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Marcel Archibald Campbell
Independent
Jeremy Muir
Ian George Procter
Independent
Andy Cranston
Rob Telfer
Larry Foster
Teddy Thompson
Independent
Grant Brown
Jordan Walker
Colin Alder
Ian James Allan
Samuel Oak Vette Gibson
Jodie John Curtis
Jono Samson
Darin Brown
Alexandra Boros
Independent
Debbie Gregory
Independent
Blake Neil Webb
Gazza McKenzie
Debbie Gregory
Why I'm standing
I am standing for my third term. I now have a great handle on governance, how council works and how I can make a positive impact. I also love Gisborne and have grandchildren here, so every decision is future based.
About me
I have lived here most of my life and was a journalist here for 15 years, including seven years as chief reporter, giving me a great grasp on the place and issues here. I have held previous roles in community groups and served six years on the Gisborne District Council, giving me a solid foundation.
My priorities
- Establish a recycling centre and introduce better systems for waste because we have a massive waste problem.
- Manage ratepayer funds prudently and ensure the council sticks to core council work.
- Investigate another water source for resilience with drinking water for the city.
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