I post here an article from the Herald. Now that you have your voting papers, use your right and vote!
19 September 2007If the future of your city, district or region is important then make sure you vote in this year’s local body elections. From Friday, all enrolled electors will receive their voting documents in the post. Voters have three weeks to choose the elected representatives they want and post back their voting documents.
Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer for four of the Auckland region’s eight councils, says elected representatives make choices that affect everything from the maintenance of parks to regional growth and planning. “Voters should think carefully about the best people to represent them. Voting is important and easy to do.” Mr Ofsoske says voters need to make their choices and get their votes in the post by Thursday 11 October. “Remember this election the post box is your ballot box.” Elections are being held for:
o mayor
o councillors
o community board membersin your territorial authority (city or district)
o Auckland Regional Council members
o District Health Board members (Vote for Me!)
o and licensing trust members in some areas.
Voting closes at midday on Saturday 13 October, and some councils will have drop-off points on election day for those who have missed the postal deadline. To contact your local electoral officer visit your council’s website.
So send those voting papers back in before October 11th!!
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