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
Luke Kuggeleijn
Why I'm standing
I hear the same frustrations every day; crumbling infrastructure, soaring rates, and council more focused on ideology than results. I'm standing to change that. I want to return the council's focus to serving its people well, and ultimately help get Wellington back on its feet.
About me
I have lived in Wellington my whole life. I know the issues that we face as a community. I come from a small business family, so I am very well aware of the challenges our businesses are facing. I bring energy, a fresh perspective and a real desire to serve our city and its residents. I'm motivated to make a positive difference to our city and make it a place where everyone can thrive.
My priorities
- Cut waste and keep rates low by focusing the council on essentials only.
- Fix basics such as roads, drains and water infrastructure that locals depend on.
- Cut red tape so homes and businesses can grow affordably.
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