Waikato Regional Council
The Waikato Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). four councillors will be elected from the Hamilton constituency. 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 Waikato Regional Council election.
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Chris Hughes
Why I'm standing
I am concerned the bureaucratic process of local democracy is too expensive and needs to be consolidated into one unitary body for our region. The replacement RMA Acts will hopefully deliver a more efficient pathway to consenting activities and also allow more permitted activities that are known to be less harmful to our environment.
About me
I am a retired chartered accountant and company director. I am experienced working with people in a professional environment. I have served on a number of not for profits in order to contribute back to the community. My objective in life is to ensure I leave the city in an improved state from when I arrived 38 years ago.
My priorities
- Ensure rates are controlled to less than the level of inflation.
- Eliminate all council activities that are not required by law.
- Make the ship go faster by reducing bureaucracy within the legal boundaries of local government.
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