Waitaki District Council

Oamaru Ward
The Waitaki 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 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Oamaru 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 Waitaki District Council election.

Kelli Williams

Independent

| Oamaru Ward Councillor

Kelli Williams

Independent

| Oamaru Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about our district, and believe it's still a bit of an undiscovered gem. It's time to change that. We live in a special place and it deserves all of us to embrace positivity and passion towards it. I believe we can take our town to the next level, and benefit the entire district by doing so. Clearer communication from council will foster a more positive and collective community.

About me

I've spent the past term in council learning the ropes and contributing on all issues that need the perspective of a worker, business provider, a mother and a heritage building owner. This next term, now that I've found my feet, I intend to increase my focus on to a more broad range of issues, and allocate even more time towards advocating on council for those that need a voice.

My priorities
  1. Find balance between loan funding forward work programmes based on central government policy and risk.
  2. Progress the Events Centre, so we end up with a facility we can afford, and be proud of.
  3. Push towards a council that embraces progress, by assisting through its consent and regulatory arms.
Current role

Oamaru Ward Councillor

Before politics

Real Estate Agent and mother.

Residence

Oamaru

Age

48

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about our district, and believe it's still a bit of an undiscovered gem. It's time to change that. We live in a special place and it deserves all of us to embrace positivity and passion towards it. I believe we can take our town to the next level, and benefit the entire district by doing so. Clearer communication from council will foster a more positive and collective community.

About me

I've spent the past term in council learning the ropes and contributing on all issues that need the perspective of a worker, business provider, a mother and a heritage building owner. This next term, now that I've found my feet, I intend to increase my focus on to a more broad range of issues, and allocate even more time towards advocating on council for those that need a voice.

My priorities
  1. Find balance between loan funding forward work programmes based on central government policy and risk.
  2. Progress the Events Centre, so we end up with a facility we can afford, and be proud of.
  3. Push towards a council that embraces progress, by assisting through its consent and regulatory arms.
Current role

Oamaru Ward Councillor

Before politics

Real Estate Agent and mother.

Residence

Oamaru

Age

48

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