Kawerau District Council
The Kawerau 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. three councillors will be elected from the Kawerau General ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Kawerau District Council election.
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Melissa Joy Drummond
Why I'm standing
My motivation for running for council is that I can see how great Kawerau can become and I want to be a part of it.
About me
I've lived here for 13 years, seen and heard what the people want and now I want to be their voice, to make sure they are heard.
My priorities
- Introduce links between school pupils and apprenticeships.
- Introduce a rent-to-buy scheme to help locals get into homes.
- Introduce a compost route alongside the normal rubbish collections.
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