The Gore 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 11 councillors and the mayor. five councillors will be elected from the Gore ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Gore District Council election.
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I'm running because I'm tired of being screwed over with massive rate hikes. I'm a single home and can't take any more.
I've lived here most of my life. I'm not a pushover and I operate on common sense. Our ratepayers have had enough and I'll be their voice.
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