Palmerston North City Council

Te Hirawanui General Ward
The Palmerston North 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). 13 councillors will be elected from the Te Hirawanui ward. 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 Palmerston North City Council election.

Lorna Johnson

Labour

| Chair Community Committee Palmerston North City Council

Lorna Johnson

Labour

| Chair Community Committee Palmerston North City Council

Why I'm standing

I believe it is vital to have people on council who understand our community and who will advocate strongly for community facilities, libraries and community groups. Council is not a business, we are there to serve the community. I believe in a city where everyone has access to safe, affordable housing, people feel welcome and included and our environment is protected for generations to come. People matter most.

About me

I have been honoured to be a councillor for nine years now, including six years as Chair of the Community Committee, and bring a wealth of experience and community relationships to the role. I'm standing as a Labour councillor so you can be sure where my values lie. I worked as a vet for 30 years and bring an evidence based approach to decision-making.

My priorities
  1. Develop more social and affordable housing, in particular at the Summerhayes Street site.
  2. Explore alternative funding sources beyond rates so services can be delivered cost effectively.
  3. Upgrade the central library to address earthquake risks and ensure it is fit for purpose.
Current role

Chair Community Committee Palmerston North City Council

Residence

Highbury

Age

59

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Why I'm standing

I believe it is vital to have people on council who understand our community and who will advocate strongly for community facilities, libraries and community groups. Council is not a business, we are there to serve the community. I believe in a city where everyone has access to safe, affordable housing, people feel welcome and included and our environment is protected for generations to come. People matter most.

About me

I have been honoured to be a councillor for nine years now, including six years as Chair of the Community Committee, and bring a wealth of experience and community relationships to the role. I'm standing as a Labour councillor so you can be sure where my values lie. I worked as a vet for 30 years and bring an evidence based approach to decision-making.

My priorities
  1. Develop more social and affordable housing, in particular at the Summerhayes Street site.
  2. Explore alternative funding sources beyond rates so services can be delivered cost effectively.
  3. Upgrade the central library to address earthquake risks and ensure it is fit for purpose.
Current role

Chair Community Committee Palmerston North City Council

Residence

Highbury

Age

59

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