Nelson City Council
The Nelson City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. four councillors will be elected from the Stoke-Tāhunanui ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the city. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Nelson City Council election.
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Mike Nicholls
Why I'm standing
I love Nelson. I was looking forward to retirement but was told and could see that we needed someone with outside-the-box, practical, affordable thinking and was told I should stand. It is a chance to give back to our community.
About me
Started my first business while at secondary school, dux of the school two years running, winner of local tourism and national invention awards. Self-employed electrician, farming, tourism, youth and volunteer work. I see solutions when others see problems. A good listener with school board, church leadership and various trusts experience. Married for 48 years. Best known as Magic Santa and for our Christmas lights and the M&M House.
My priorities
- Control rate rises as no ratepayer is happy with the cost or what it is spent on.
- Improve traffic flow to lower emissions and improve productivity.
- Listen to local businesses, find out what they need and implement solutions to revitalise the CBD.
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