Hi Raglan Whāingaroa! I love your modern, innovative and collaborative culture. Throughout the Waikato we have amazingly talented people, some I’m honoured to have served for 9 years. Many can learn from your commitment, embracing innovation and valuing collaboration.
I’m deeply passionate about engagement; as Mayor I intend to imbed into council’s culture the capability for smarter thinking.
Focus to deliver what’s promised in our Long Term Plan.
‘On time and on budget’ – what we promised and took your rates for yet in the past 9years, unachieved.
Rates need to be targeted, fair, reasonable and to deliver sustainably.
I’m known as solutions-focused, approachable, genuine and open-minded and business-like. I’m here to listen to your concerns, ideas and turn our direction firmly towards people-focused infrastructure and services.
Let’s take the ego out of politics and replace it with your voices.
I’m personally frustrated with the slow progress of our council governance culture takes on new ideas, thoughts or progressiveness. This led to my candidacy as an alternative to the ‘same old same old ways’.
I trust you too see opportunities for a modern and dynamic Council, and Waikato. We’re the beating heart of the golden triangle of Aotearoa. Let’s step-up and embrace a modern governance model for contemporary results.
Personally, Council’s a traditional and conservative council, that needs to evolve to really embrace the growth, dynamic, complex times and issues we all face.
Embracing collaboration, equity, and a professional approach when taking your money. Improved transparency and deliver what we say on-time.
Together, let’s create a more modern, prosperous, inclusive and robust Waikato.
