Thames-Coromandel District Council
The Thames-Coromandel 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. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Mercury Bay 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 Thames-Coromandel District Council election.
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Tony Brljevich
Why I'm standing
I've seen some worrying signs with council's direction. For example, when council borrowed to "smooth" large rate increases, and then there was the sharp increase in debt. There also appears to be a disconnect between council and communities. Finally, when council voted to reject the Ombudsman's call for greater transparency, I decided a change was urgently needed.
About me
I have significant experience as a district councillor between 2010 and 2019, including a term as deputy mayor and two terms as chair of the infrastructure committee. I was an RMA commissioner for eight years. I have a track record of reducing rates where we turned around a forecast 21% increase into a 4.5% decrease. I also helped to develop and implement a community empowerment model that gave community boards greater powers.
My priorities
- Focus on rates affordability.
- Reinstate the community empowerment model.
- Focus on core services.
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