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). four councillors will be elected from the Waimate 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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John Begg
Why I'm standing
I am afraid that with the push for regionalisation and the culling of small councils by central government, rural towns and districts like Waimate will be left in the lurch and may stagnate or, worse, go backwards. I believe Waimate is a great town and deserves the best, hence a strong, vocal, well researched council with good community support and communication is essential.
About me
I have lived in Waimate for over 30 years and have raised my family here. My wife and I have been and are very involved in the community, chairing numerous organisations. I have been an elected councillor for the past three years and have experience in local government. I am still chair of Friends of Kelcey's Bush, Waimate Christmas in the Square and the Waimate Ministers Association. I have chaired Community Link and school BOTs.
My priorities
- Prudent financial spending of the council attempting to keep rates down to a minimum.
- Increase open and honest communication between the council and the community and district.
- Build strong partnerships between council, neighbouring councils, businesses and the community.
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