New Plymouth District Council
The New Plymouth 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 14 councillors and the mayor. one councillor will be elected from the North ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 New Plymouth District Council election.
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Bill Simpson
Why I'm standing
I am of the view that we need a new direction and face.
About me
I am a valued member of society and have lived all my life in the North Area. I have personal experience working for iwi, hapū, the government at different levels and I am equally educated in law, management, teaching and other further areas of employment. I am also a family man and with my wife raised seven children plus many others.
My priorities
- Housing, homelessness.
- Financial.
- Team democracy.
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