Tasman District Council
The Tasman District 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Lakes-Murchison ward. 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 Tasman District Council election.
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Richard Osmaston
Why I'm standing
As a keen community contributor for over 20 years, I feel the time is right to step up to a more formal role.
About me
I am very open to new and interesting ideas and contributions to our burgeoning list of major challenges. We are a diverse, educated and innovative community who I believe strongly can still find rational, resilient and sustainable solutions.
My priorities
- Ensure community mental health is protected and support many vulnerable people.
- Ensure community physical health is maintained.
- Ensure environmental wellbeing is responsibly protected.
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