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
Grant Dermody
Why I'm standing
I have completed my first term as a councillor. We have made progress in the CBD, the Museum project, council finances and Bluff, while keeping rate increases low. I've worked hard to achieve the best outcomes for Invercargill and Bluff. My priorities are Bluff and South City, completing the Museum, enhancing recreation areas and ensuring cost-effective, efficient council services. A vote for me is a vote for strong governance and prudent financial management.
About me
I have worked hard as chair of both finance and infrastructure and as the council representative on the Bluff community board to make our city the best city in NZ to live and work. I am committed to continuing this work.
My priorities
- Prudent financial decision making to keep rates affordable.
- Cost-effective and efficient delivery of council services.
- Economic growth which leads to more ratepayers and spreads the cost of service across a wider base.
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