Greater Wellington Regional Council
David Lee
Connecting Wellington
| Councillor – Pōneke/Wellington
David Lee
Connecting Wellington
| Councillor – Pōneke/Wellington
Why I'm standing
I believe sustainable growth is imperative. I believe we as a city, region, and country need to think beyond the here and now, and plan for all generations. We need to embed the principles of kaitiakitanga/guardianship in the way we manage and treat our resources; in particular our whenua/land, and our wai/water. We need a mindset change; away from treating our resources as simple commodities. We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan!
About me
I am an urban planner and certified RMA commissioner with over 25 years experience. I know the mechanics of government and know how to get things done. I have extensive governance experience in the public and private sectors. I served as a Wellington City Council for two terms and currently a first-term councillor on the Greater Wellington Regional Council. I have a track record of achievements and want to complete a second and final term.
My priorities
- I am the Dep Chair of Transport, so many public transport initiatives have been introduced, I want to see them through.
- I spent four years on the whaitua committee (water). I want to make sure the recommendations are implemented.
- Let's Get Wellington Moving and focus on bus priority and bus lanes. $7.4 billion light rail option is not the answer.
Current role
Councillor – Pōneke/Wellington
Before politics
Urban planner
Residence
Brooklyn, Wellington
Age
56
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Why I'm standing
I believe sustainable growth is imperative. I believe we as a city, region, and country need to think beyond the here and now, and plan for all generations. We need to embed the principles of kaitiakitanga/guardianship in the way we manage and treat our resources; in particular our whenua/land, and our wai/water. We need a mindset change; away from treating our resources as simple commodities. We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan!
About me
I am an urban planner and certified RMA commissioner with over 25 years experience. I know the mechanics of government and know how to get things done. I have extensive governance experience in the public and private sectors. I served as a Wellington City Council for two terms and currently a first-term councillor on the Greater Wellington Regional Council. I have a track record of achievements and want to complete a second and final term.
My priorities
- I am the Dep Chair of Transport, so many public transport initiatives have been introduced, I want to see them through.
- I spent four years on the whaitua committee (water). I want to make sure the recommendations are implemented.
- Let's Get Wellington Moving and focus on bus priority and bus lanes. $7.4 billion light rail option is not the answer.
Current role
Councillor – Pōneke/Wellington
Before politics
Urban planner
Residence
Brooklyn, Wellington
Age
56
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