Wellington City Council
The Wellington City 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 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). three councillors will be elected from the Motukairangi/Eastern ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Wellington City Council election.
Wellington City Council candidates
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Alex Baker
Independent
Karl Tiefenbacher
Independent
Trish Given
Independent
Chris Calvi-Freeman
Independent - Working for the East
Michelle McGuire
INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT
Jonny Osborne
Green Party
Rob Goulden
My Vision for the City 2050
Sam O'Brien
Labour
Luke Kuggeleijn
ACT Local: Real Change. Lower Rates
Ken Ah Kuoi
INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT
Thomas G. P. Morgan
Very Independent
Chris Calvi-Freeman
Why I'm standing
As a lifelong resident and fan of Wellington, I want to shift the focus from the council itself to the people it serves. Party-political voting, poorly prioritised spending and lax project management have jeopardised our water, drainage and streets. I want the City Council to be known for clear communication, genuine consultation, objective decision-making and working hard to restore Wellington as a thriving city.
About me
I'm a transport planner with extensive senior-level international experience. I've worked to tight budgets and strict timelines, including supporting the successful Sydney and London Olympics. I've always delivered value for money, including roading projects that don't need rework and sustainable transport schemes that haven't set one group of road users against another. The Eastern Suburbs are my home and I have a lifelong involvement in community service and was a city councillor 2016-19.
My priorities
- Ensure that council's decisions are sound and put the city and its residents and businesses first.
- Ensure that the new Mt Victoria tunnel proceeds with fit-for-purpose walking and cycling facilities.
- Work with NZTA to reconfigure the Basin Reserve area to facilitate easier travel by all modes.
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