Franklin Local Board
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.
Work with mana whenua, local communities, and others to lead and inform.
Community engagement to ensure a sense of belonging.
Local business are used for local contracts.
Working with mana whenua on appropriate ideas to ensure everyone has a say at the table before decisions are made.
Public engagement Opening up accountability and transparency. Not hiding behind privacy acts, health and safety and commercial sensitivity.
Māori representation and engagement Co-governance roles members to be elected democratically on the Māori role.
Size and Role of council Bring everything in-house ensuring continuity of jobs and a more efficient and effective local government.
Consult and support community volunteer groups as they will remain vitally important for the ongoing health and wellbeing of our community.
Reduce the time and cost of having to engage with council bureaucracy.
Keep the council from wasting money on unnecessary side issues and pull back the spending.
Slashing spending and rate cuts will benefit all residents equally. Let's leave more money in your pocket for you to decide how to spend.
Let's get back to basics.
Work with mana whenua, local communities, and others to lead and inform.
Community engagement to ensure a sense of belonging.
Local business are used for local contracts.
Working with mana whenua on appropriate ideas to ensure everyone has a say at the table before decisions are made.
Public engagement Opening up accountability and transparency. Not hiding behind privacy acts, health and safety and commercial sensitivity.
Māori representation and engagement Co-governance roles members to be elected democratically on the Māori role.
Size and Role of council Bring everything in-house ensuring continuity of jobs and a more efficient and effective local government.
Consult and support community volunteer groups as they will remain vitally important for the ongoing health and wellbeing of our community.
Reduce the time and cost of having to engage with council bureaucracy.
Keep the council from wasting money on unnecessary side issues and pull back the spending.
Slashing spending and rate cuts will benefit all residents equally. Let's leave more money in your pocket for you to decide how to spend.
Let's get back to basics.
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