Waimate District Council
The Waimate 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). one councillor will be elected from the Hakataramea-Waihaorunga 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 Waimate District Council election.
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Margaret Wells
Why I'm standing
I am standing for council because I want to be part of the team that continues to grow the Waimate District over the next term and beyond. The challenges are real for council; balancing service delivery against the cost of service delivery. We cannot afford to be held back by ideas that do not advance our interests and so I am standing for policies that promote commonsense outcomes for all.
About me
I have lived in the Hakataramea-Waihaorunga Ward for the last 12 years and I really value this area. I am a retired lawyer with 20 years legal practice behind me and I hold strong views about the of the rule of law. I will bring to the role of councillor an inquiring mind, a willingness to ask the difficult questions and deal with problems. I will work for the ward with diligence, integrity and enthusiasm.
My priorities
- Challenge climate change hysteria.
- Ensure quality water and well maintained roads for all.
- Maximise growth and development through the new Resource Management Act changes.
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