My principal place of residence is in the Nelson City Council - At Large area.

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Tim Skinner is a born & bred Nelsonian with a passion for social justice issues, environmental wellbeing, and building a healthy vibrant safe community.

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As a City Councillor (12 years), Committee Chair (6 years), and Joint Nelson Tasman Business Unit deputy chair, he’s proven to be grounded, resilient and community focused.

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With his business skills, Tim has consistently championed to keep rate rises down. He’s been a strong voice for families and local businesses and ensuring genuine transparent public engagement. Also shown he’s not afraid to speak his mind, and improve the culture of Council.

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Tim has a strong desire for our city to be economically and environmentally secure and an affordable place to live and raise a family for future generations. He's married with four children, successfully run an own business 25 years, embraces Nelson’s lifestyle, and an active sportsman.