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Councillor Candidate
Kai Zolleis

Kai Zolleis

Liberal Democrats candidate for Quarry & Risinghurst

Liberal Democrats

**Getting things done for a safer, greener community** Dr Kai Zolleis is running this May to join Roz Smith on the City Council. Kai is a dedicated civic volunteer, previously having contributed as a school governor and PTA chair at Windmill Primary School, as well as PTA treasurer of the Quarry Nursery School, He is a passionate advocate for safer streets, green spaces and boosting affordable housing provision. Kai gets things done. With extensive experience delivering engineering and industrial projects β€” including wind energy, hydropower, solar, recycling and infrastructure β€” he focuses on practical solutions that create real benefits for local people. With his scientific and business expertise and a strong commitment to good, fulfilling jobs, fair opportunities, and our community, Kai would be a dedicated and effective councillor. He says: "It’s time for a change in Q&R

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Quarry & Risinghurst Ward

Where Kai fits into things

Oxford East

Constituency

Quarry & Risinghurst

Ward

Kai Zolleis

Kai Zolleis

Candidate

Quarry & Risinghurst

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

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