Masterton District Council
The Masterton 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. four councillors will be elected from the Masterton/Whakaoriori 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 Masterton District Council election.
Masterton District Council candidates
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Brent Goodwin
Affordable basics done well
Gary Andrew Caffell
Masterton Matters
AJ - Andrea Jackson
Advocacy, Leadership and Heart
Henriette Nagel
Backing Families, Building Futures
Rob Harvey
Independent
Craig Bowyer
Believe in Better
Gail Marshall
Lyn Riley
Independent
Tim Nelson
Independent
Bex Johnson
'A Voice for our Community'
Gary Andrew Caffell
Why I'm standing
I believe after five terms on council, the last three years as Mayor, Masterton still has huge potential for growth and progress. My experience will help build that into something special.
About me
Experience is a much-needed requirement in local government these days and I have that in spades. Used to making the tough calls so often required in the current environment.
My priorities
- Push hard to further current plans for water storage, including the likes of Kaituna.
- Ensure negativity does not stand in the way of projects with huge intergenerational benefits.
- Advocate strongly for enhanced health services for Masterton and the Wairarapa.
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