Jake McLellan
Councillor for Central Ward
Jake McLellan
Councillor for Central Ward
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About Jake
Councillor Jake McLellan is 31 years old and has served Central Christchurch on the Community Board for the last six years and as the Councillor for Central since 2019.
Originally from Southland, Jake moved to Christchurch when he was 10 years old, and he has a Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen and Television Production).
Now in his second term on Council, Jake serves on Council's Audit and Risk Management Committee as well as the Insurance, Chief Executive Performance and Youth committees.
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