Grey District Council
The Grey 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Central 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 Grey District Council election.
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Kaia Beal
Why I'm standing
I have a passion for community and making a positive difference. I want to bring fresh ideas, listen to people’s needs and work collaboratively to move from being reactive to proactive and to improve local services, infrastructure and quality of life. I believe in transparency, accountability and creating opportunities that benefit everyone. I believe it is now time for a youthful, diverse voice around the council table to focus on the future as a district.
About me
I’m deeply committed to serving the community with integrity, transparency and collaboration. I have experience working in local government, combined with my role as deputy chair of the Grey District Youth Trust, which gives me a clear understanding of the district’s challenges and opportunities. I am an active listener who values diverse voices and aims to be an accessible, responsive representative. I am dedicated to fostering inclusivity and long-term solutions that benefit all residents.
My priorities
- Prioritise the sixty million dollar plus deferred Three Waters maintenance to ensure safe and reliable water services.
- Investigate West Coast councils’ amalgamation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Create a public spending dashboard showing costs, delays and progress to boost transparency.
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