'I'm proud to call Taranaki home'. We know as a community that change needs to happen to protect our wider communities.
We all come from different backgrounds and there are a lot of complex issues that need to be addressed. If I am elected as a councillor, my goal is to bring about a practical, community-first centred approach to local government.
How this will happen over the next three years; Together we can work through the challenges we face daily and bring about equitable outcomes. We are Stronger Together rather than standing alone.
If you would like me to represent you and be your voice so you are heard, I will do my best to represent you to the best of my ability.
Yes
What?
Change is always inevitable. Rates support services and over time people's expectations change. I support services that are affordable and meet community expectations.
Yes
What?
Oil and Gas is a big part of Taranaki. We need to become a special economic zone to promote growth and i support the government if they offer this.
No
Why?
Council job is core services as they remind us, I welcome Central government bringing their full power to assist homeless people and relieving ratepayers of the pressure.
No
Why?
People spoke clearly and Council should listen for a change and keep services in house.
No
Why?
I believe it is up to Central Government to provide better services around Climate Change, as our Local Government needs to concentrate on its core services better.
No
Why?
It was a surprising amount and ends up gold plating a project that a lot of people wanted. We need it but not at 50m.
No
Why?
I believe we need to remove all cycleway separators from our roads, as they have affected all our community including our Business Community. So now who is going to pay for the removal of them? Answer the ratepayers.
Remove
Why?
My reason for the removal of Māori Ward is it is separating our community, also dividing people within our community. People are calling others a Racist when they are not and to me that is being a bully and effects their mental well-being.
Every major event cost money, so with careful planning and building good relationships with Event Promoters we could hold a lot more events in New Plymouth.
My two top priorities if elected are: Is to bring a practical, community-based approach to local government and represent my community to the best of my ability.
