Invercargill City Council
The Invercargill 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 12 councillors and the mayor. 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 Invercargill City Council election.
Invercargill City Council candidates
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Tom Morton
Independent
Chris Dawson
Trish Boyle
Integrity, Independence
Marcus Lush
David Meades
Independent
Ria Bond
Independent
Karl Herman
Andrea De Vries
Terry King
Advocate and Lobbyist for Invercargill
Pania Coote
Consumer Advocate
Lynley McKerrow
Tony Van Der Lem
Carl Heenan
Steve Broad
Amanda Laurie
Ian Pottinger
Noel Peterson
Independent - Serving Community
Lisa Tou McNaughton
Positivity, Partnership and Progress
Barry Stewart
Jay Coote
Independent
Carol Jasperse
CJ
Darren Ludlow
Dan O'Connell
Allan Arnold
Ian Reeves
Alex Crackett
Independent
Grant Dermody
David Meades
Why I'm standing
I see a need in council for someone with experience in construction to provide insight on policy related to the subject, as Invercargill is currently suffering a housing shortage. I also see this as an opportunity to make sure our city is going in the right direction for the next generation as a father of young kids. I love Invercargill and want to see it promoted as the great place that it is.
About me
I aim to represent a large section of the community that is currently underrepresented: young working people with families. I believe the council is mostly made up of older demographics; however, that is only one part of our city. The young working people keep the city going, and those with families are raising the future of the city. I work hard and invest in this city as a builder and want to see it grow and thrive.
My priorities
- Keep rates increases low and affordable for residents.
- Encourage building and development to grow the city and increase the number of ratepayers.
- Promote the city as a great place to live, work and raise a family, encouraging people to move here.
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