Lower Hutt City Council
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. one councillor will be elected from the Western ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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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Chris Parkin
Why I'm standing
I have been your ward councillor for the last three years. I have enjoyed meeting so many of you during that time and working with the fantastic groups that are the backbone of our community. I would love the opportunity to continue serving our city for the next three years.
About me
I gained an honours degree in chemistry from Victoria University and trained as a teacher. I have served as co-president of Hutt Playcentre Association, where I learned to value consensus decision-making. I am a Justice of the Peace, teach both pottery and photography and try to use these skills to help the community. With my science background, I bring evidence-based decision-making to the council table.
My priorities
- Focus on climate change – while the council has made significant progress, we still have a long way to go.
- Build and maintain vibrant communities as a key priority.
- Improve communication through a CRM, ie an up-to-date way of staying on top of issues you have.
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