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Damian Light
Independent
Damian Light
Independent
Why I'm standing
I am running for Auckland Council to improve how our city is run. I love our city and Auckland deserves a more ambitious, disciplined and diverse council. Significant change is happening across Auckland, and we need leadership that can manage and drive the transformation council so desperately needs. I've spoken to countless residents, business owners and community leaders who are frustrated with the lack of vision, progress and accountability that is holding our city back.
About me
I've lived and worked in Auckland my entire life. I've lived across Auckland and now call Botany my home where I live with my partner who grew up here. I'm a business improvement expert with over a decade in experience with both commercial and community organisations. I firmly believe that my skills in business improvement, combined with my governance experience and passion for my community is what is needed to move our city forward.
My priorities
- Delivering public transport that provides choice and less emissions – frequent, accessible and reliable.
- Driving accountability through council to lift performance, reduce waste and improve outcomes.
- Ensuring council delivers housing intensification done well through planning and design standards.
Before politics
Planning and Performance Manager
Residence
Botany
Age
38
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Why I'm standing
I am running for Auckland Council to improve how our city is run. I love our city and Auckland deserves a more ambitious, disciplined and diverse council. Significant change is happening across Auckland, and we need leadership that can manage and drive the transformation council so desperately needs. I've spoken to countless residents, business owners and community leaders who are frustrated with the lack of vision, progress and accountability that is holding our city back.
About me
I've lived and worked in Auckland my entire life. I've lived across Auckland and now call Botany my home where I live with my partner who grew up here. I'm a business improvement expert with over a decade in experience with both commercial and community organisations. I firmly believe that my skills in business improvement, combined with my governance experience and passion for my community is what is needed to move our city forward.
My priorities
- Delivering public transport that provides choice and less emissions – frequent, accessible and reliable.
- Driving accountability through council to lift performance, reduce waste and improve outcomes.
- Ensuring council delivers housing intensification done well through planning and design standards.
Before politics
Planning and Performance Manager
Residence
Botany
Age
38
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