Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Christchurch City Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of nine members: six members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and three members from the Christchurch City council. 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 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board election.
Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board candidates
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Paul McMahon
Why I'm standing
I am privileged to serve as a member for Linwood and board chair. I want to continue the work I have started with my colleagues Jackie Simons and Cr Yani Johanson. I am proud to represent our community – a place where people work hard and lend a hand when it is needed. I want to make sure we get a fair go and a better deal for the East.
About me
As your board chair, I have made good on the things I said I would do – getting trees planted, dealing with anti-social behaviour in our suburban villages, pushing to get the wastewater plant repaired and the organics plant moved, and securing funding to get the council focused where it is needed most. I will always stand up for the East and for a fairer, kinder and more equitable Christchurch, where everyone has a place and a voice.
My priorities
- Oppose the sale of public assets and the cutting of services like library and pool hours.
- Build on the Weaving the East project to improve the council's poor relationship with the East.
- Advocate for local decisions to be made locally rather than be imposed from outside.
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