Waipa District Council
The Waipa 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Cambridge 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 Waipa District Council election.
Waipa District Council candidates
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Jo Davies-Colley
Don Sanders
Independent
Stuart Matthews
Independent
Ian Hayton
Better Waipa
Stuart Hylton
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates
Pip Kempthorne
A voice for Cambridge
Dave Marinkovich
Barry Quayle
Competency needed
Karla Lugatiman
Faithful Leadership. Practical Wisdom
Roger Gordon
Mike Cater
Better Waipa
Aidhean Camson
Smart Growth, Strong Governance
Philip Coles
Hope Spooner
Better Waipa
Dave Marinkovich
Why I'm standing
I believe we need greater connection between council and the public. I support councils governing and providing services for their communities. I believe public engagement, transparency and facilitating feedback should be a priority.
About me
I have built a wide network across our community giving me a balanced view of many of the issues we face. I enjoy hearing other people's perspectives and have the ability to listen and make decisions based on what is good for the collective rather than just what I believe. I also have real-life experience across a number of industries which require strategic and critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems.
My priorities
- Reconnect and strengthen the relationship between council and the public.
- Explore alternative funding options for key infrastructure projects to ease the ratepayer burden.
- Focus on smart future planning and ensure ratepayers receive value for money.
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