Waitomo District Council
The Waitomo 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 six councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Te Kuiti 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 Waitomo District Council election.
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Richard Ross
Why I'm standing
I love our great district and our people. I want to be at the decision-making table to be the voice of the ratepayers and community members. I want to make decisions for our district that benefit the majority and not just a select few, whilst keeping a tight grip on spending to achieve minimal rate increases.
About me
I am currently employed by the council in the property and facilities department and, within my three years of service working in the engine room of the council machine, I believe it is now time for a tune up. I see the benefit of working on the inside to challenge the council from the outside.
My priorities
- Pause all new non-core service programmes and projects for up to twelve months.
- Tighten council spending on all non-core services and advocate cutting costs in the operational side.
- Get the council back to basics by delivering core quality services as a priority every time.
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