Environment Canterbury
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
I am committed to building closer connections between council and the community – through face to face chats and community evenings.
I am committed to greater connections between governance and staff – making sure the staff are working to their legal obligations.
Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the regional council to increase engagement.
Work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu representatives.
Equal representation for the benefit of all Cantabrian's, not legislation based purely on race.
Councillors must be elected by the people they represent not the corporation they work for.
Ensure face to face annual meetings with residents associations within the ward.
Recognise the value and encourage their input into decision making of the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū.
Continue the process to have ECan accredited as a Living Wage organisation.
I am committed to building closer connections between council and the community – through face to face chats and community evenings.
I am committed to greater connections between governance and staff – making sure the staff are working to their legal obligations.
Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the regional council to increase engagement.
Work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu representatives.
Equal representation for the benefit of all Cantabrian's, not legislation based purely on race.
Councillors must be elected by the people they represent not the corporation they work for.
Ensure face to face annual meetings with residents associations within the ward.
Recognise the value and encourage their input into decision making of the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū.
Continue the process to have ECan accredited as a Living Wage organisation.
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