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
Jonny Osborne
Why I'm standing
I love Motukairangi and the Eastern Suburbs. Our neighbourhood is a microcosm of everything that makes Wellington great: we've got great forests, the best beaches, sweet breweries, cafes and restaurants, even a movie and gaming industry. There's no place I'd rather raise my kids and I will work hard every day to make it a better place for everyone.
About me
My background as a water policy specialist, in law, and as a volunteer tree planter, kids' sports coach and stay-at-home dad gives me the experience necessary to be an effective councillor. My professional and personal history means I understand the value of collaboration and teamwork to deliver lasting solutions for us all.
My priorities
- Improve speed, reliability and affordability of buses.
- Invest in water infrastructure so that leaks reduce and resilience to flooding improves.
- Increase supply of good-quality affordable homes, especially for renters and first-home buyers.
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