Councillor and Community Board candidates for Heathcote Ward.

Heathcote Ward - Councillor (1 required)

Darrell LATHAM

Darrell LATHAMIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Heathcote Ward area. I am also standing for Heathcote Ward of the Linwood-Central- Heathcote Community Board.

As your Community Board representative I have a proven track record representing residents. I ask the hard questions, seek accountability and rock the council's boat on your behalf. This is a defining election. Ratepayers are losing faith with council and they want a change of culture and greater accountability. Rates are projected to rise by over fifty two percent by 2028. This is not sustainable. My focus includes rates that increases no more than inflation, water quality and supply, climate change policy that has at its heart the people, financial accountability to ratepayers, improved infrastructure and community based decision making processes. New business strategies and innovations must be implemented and we need to rethink the role of Council. The primary function of council must be to provide basic infrastructure. I am decisive, determined and dependable and I will represent all Heathcote residents with enthusiasm. Better councils do make better communities.

Sara TEMPLETON

Sara TEMPLETONStrong Community: Healthy Environment 

My principal place of residence is in the Heathcote Ward area.

As your councillor for the last three years I've been active, open and accessible in our many communities. Amongst other achievements, I championed the extended delegations to Community Boards, secured funding to complete the Coastal Pathway around Moncks Bay and chaired the Taylors Mistake Baches working group, enabling a resolution after thirty years.
We have made significant progress as a city in the last three years, opening many community facilities and addressing the worst flooding. However, like you, I know there is still much to do, especially with our drinking water and roading. I have consistently pushed to keep our water chlorine free, for safe and sustainable transport options, a healthy natural environment and greater Council transparency. Council also needs to engage residents meaningfully in the development of our Climate Change strategy, including the challenges and opportunities of mitigation and adaptation, enabling the transition to a thriving, sustainable city.
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Heathcote Ward - Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board (2 required)

Darrell LATHAM

Darrell LATHAMIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Heathcote Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area. I am also standing for Heathcote Ward Councillor.

As your Community Board representative I have a proven track record representing residents. I ask the hard questions, seek accountability and rock the council's boat on your behalf. This is a defining election. Ratepayers are losing faith with council and they want a change of culture and greater accountability. Rates are projected to rise by over fifty two percent by 2028. This is not sustainable. My focus includes rates that increases no more than inflation, water quality and supply, climate change policy that has at its heart the people, financial accountability to ratepayers, improved infrastructure and community based decision making processes. New business strategies and innovations must be implemented and we need to rethink the role of Council. The primary function of council must be to provide basic infrastructure. I am decisive, determined and dependable and I will represent all Heathcote residents with enthusiasm. Better councils do make better communities.

Tim LINDLEY

Tim LINDLEYFor Communities You'll Love to Live In

My principal place of residence is in the Heathcote Ward of the Linwood-Central- Heathcote Community Board area.

I have a doctorate in science and am a business development professional with a passion for the environment, healthy cities, and effective democracy. As board member of the Coastal Pathway Group and the Ihutai Estuary Trust I have worked within the community to help create recreational opportunities and protect our natural environment. I now have three years' experience as a community board member and in that time strongly supported the Heathcote River recovery plan, many community support and development initiatives, and recreational opportunities for all. If elected again I will continue work to ensure that the community board is effective at turning needs, hopes and ideas from our communities into actions that lead to results. I will seek to help Heathcote have a cleaner, healthier, urban environment, especially the waterways and estuary. I will support safe active urban transport, protecting our drinking water, and support appropriate business development opportunities.
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Gail Patricia WOODS

Gail Patricia WOODSIndependent

My principal place of residence is in the Heathcote Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area.

I have been active in our Heathcote Ward, helping those that have needed assistance with their earthquake issues and making sure they are getting fair settlements for them all.
My drive is to assist others and I will continue to pledge to do my best for anyone that needs it.
Christchurch Water is of keen interest to us and we need to be actively involved in preserving our safe drinking water status in our city and I will advocate for this.
Fair and good outcomes have always governed my decision making.
My Interests are extended Family, our dogs, Healthy Lifestyle, advocating, attending church.
My belief is if good people do nothing then negative circumstances will prevail.
I am married with 7 adult children and 5 grandkids between us.
We enjoy living in the wider Heathcote Ward which is why my desire to represent you on the Local Community Board.

Disclaimer

This candidate information has been compiled under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The Act provides than an electoral officer is not required to verify or investigate any information included in candidate profile statements and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in such statements.