Selwyn District Council
The Selwyn 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 ten councillors and the mayor. three councillors will be elected from the Kā Puna Springs 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 Selwyn District Council election.
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Karim Sabet
Why I'm standing
We live in the best district in the country and with all the changes upon us this election, I want to make sure this once-in-a-generation opportunity leads us in the right direction. I want to help make Selwyn District Council a modern council that uses technology to help us be more efficient and cost effective.
About me
I'm the right fit because I have nearly eight years of governance experience as chair of a business chamber. I focus on oversight and strategy, not daily operations. I'm here to ask the right questions and hold the right people accountable. I also have experience working with dozens of councils in ANZ to make them more transparent and focused on community engagement, winning a national SuperEngaged award. Great experience for our council.
My priorities
- Prioritise spending in a trade-off manner to control rates increase and support responsible growth.
- Champion genuine community engagement with participatory budgeting and open forums.
- Find smarter ways to handle growth by using fresh ideas and tech, to stay strong for years to come.
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