The Lower Hutt City 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 13 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the five councillors elected by all voters in the city. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 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 Lower Hutt City Council election.
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I'm running because I genuinely love this city and want to see it thrive. Lower Hutt is full of potential, but we need leadership that reconnects council with the community, rebuilds trust, and makes people feel heard. For me this is about future generations, I want my 11-year-old daughter to grow up in a city that is thriving, full of opportunity, and a place she'll always be proud to call home.
I bring a mix of real-world business experience and six years on council, which means I know both how council works and the challenges people face day to day. I'm passionate about this community and have spent 20 years building businesses and relationships here. My leadership style is grounded in trust, transparency, and bringing people together to get things done.
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