Coastal and Burwood selections
The People’s Choice is pleased to announce the selection of Dean Lester to stand for council in the Coastal ward at the
upcoming elections, and Andrea Cummings to contest the community board from the Coastal Ward.
The People’s Choice is also pleased to announce the selection of Glenn Livingstone to stand for council in the Burwood
ward at the upcoming elections, and Tim Baker to contest the community board from the Coastal Ward.
“It would be an honour to represent our city and work together to build our new lives as we move into a key phase of our
recovery.”
“My experience as an insurance advocate means I have an excellent understanding of how to “break down barriers” and find
fair and appropriate solutions on behalf of fellow Cantabrians. This kind of conciliation and communication is an
important part of being a local government representative.”
“I’ve had an avid interest in politics since my teenage years. Politics was a part of my life growing up as my father
Rex Lester represented our City as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor from the late 70’s.”
Glenn Livingstone says “Advocating for the people of Burwood-Pegasus at the Council table has been a real privilege. I’m
particularly proud of the work I’ve done around housing and insurance.”
“I’m looking forward to a campaign talking about the issues that matter to voters out East — housing, roads, the future
use of the Residential Red Zone, and community facilities.”
Biographies
Dean Lester is a life-long Christchurch resident and a prominent insurance advocate. Using his decades of experience in
the insurance industry, he was involved in the successful launch of the Canterbury Insurance Assistance Service.
Glenn Livingstone is a current councillor for Burwood-Pegasus, and Chair of the Housing Taskforce and Deputy Chair of
the Community, Housing and Economic Development Committee. Before being elected to the council in 2010, Glenn was a
minister in the Presbyterian Church.
Andrea Cummings is chair of the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board. She is passionate about ensuring ongoing community
participation in the regeneration of New Brighton.
Tim Baker is the deputy chair of the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board. As a board member, he has developed community
emergency response plans in Aranui.
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