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
Roger Gordon
Why I'm standing
I value honesty, reliability and integrity. I value the opportunity to contribute to the future of Cambridge. I have governance and strategic planning experience plus a commitment to represent those that elect me.
About me
I have the experience of the last six years on council, I research the issues and I am not afraid to voice an original opinion. I stand for what I believe in.
My priorities
- Increase transparency of council to give greater accountability to ratepayers and improve democracy.
- Have more affordable rates by requesting a review of council structures and processes to inform restructure.
- Ensure that Cambridge Connections incorporates effective community consultation in its report.
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