Selwyn District Council
The represents your local community and advocates to Selwyn District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of ten councillors: elected by voters, including three councillors from your area, and from the Selwyn District council. 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 Selwyn District Council election.
Selwyn District Council candidates
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Rhys Laraman
Independent
Haydn Porritt
Independent
Big Red Shefford
Avi Aulakh
Errol Maffey
Independent
Moneel Pratap
Independent - Your life is my life.
Prabh Singh
Independent
Joe Morris
Ashwin aka Robert Mani
Independent
Sophie McInnes
Independent
Paul Weggery
Independent
Chris Till
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates.
Sophie McInnes
Why I'm standing
We live in an amazing district, however I worry that the decisions we make will not allow future generations to enjoy the healthy and safe environment that they deserve. I will always challenge us to do better and make truly long-term decisions: we shouldn't be afraid to count the real cost of growth and reprioritise accordingly, but we also need to factor in the consequences of short-term trade-offs. Finding the affordable balance is my profession.
About me
It's been an honour to serve Rolleston since 2019, however the rapid, continual growth of the Selwyn district is matched only by and the rapid, continual changes in legislation. I've spent years learning and then mastering those ropes, building strong local and regional relationships, communicating complex messages back to our community, and have plenty more left to give. If re-elected, I will continue to represent our people with determined realism, focused on the big picture.
My priorities
- Incentivise medium density builds that meet accessibility, energy and water conservation guidelines.
- Increase buses, walking and cycling in our towns to reduce carbon emissions and improve health.
- Openly discuss what climate change mitigation and adaptation means for individuals and communities.
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