Franklin Local Board
The Franklin Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Two members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Franklin Local Board election.
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Jill Ovens
Why I'm standing
I am typical of those in this area who live rurally on a lifestyle block, in my case a small family block with three generations, Kune Kune pigs, chooks and dogs. I represent a rural voice that is not only that of commercial interests in farming.
About me
I am a journalist by profession, former senior lecturer at AUT, and a union leader with 35 years experience of advocacy, tackling legal issues, ploughing through documents, and communicating in an accessible way with ordinary working people – all useful skills for our local board.
My priorities
- Plan for growth in a way that empowers communities and meets their needs.
- Offer more opportunities to meet kanohi ki te kanohi with locals to hear their views on services.
- Introduce mini-bus services to provide equitable access to trains and services in Pukekohe.
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