Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 28, 2019 16:58:27 GMT 12
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL SEATS: 'WE NEED A GOOD MIX TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS'
A former New Plymouth mayor who campaigned for a Māori ward on the council is sceptical that a new voting system being used this year will return a more diverse group of councillors.
Andrew Judd believes the "tyranny of the majority" will still carry the day under the single transferable vote (STV) formula.
Mr Judd tried to introduce a Māori ward while mayor last term.
The idea was shot down in a citizens-initiated referendum and he did not seek re-election.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/397641/new-plymouth-district-council-seats-we-need-a-good-mix-to-make-good-decisions
A former New Plymouth mayor who campaigned for a Māori ward on the council is sceptical that a new voting system being used this year will return a more diverse group of councillors.
Andrew Judd believes the "tyranny of the majority" will still carry the day under the single transferable vote (STV) formula.
Mr Judd tried to introduce a Māori ward while mayor last term.
The idea was shot down in a citizens-initiated referendum and he did not seek re-election.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/397641/new-plymouth-district-council-seats-we-need-a-good-mix-to-make-good-decisions