Hastings District Council
Michael Fowler
Michael Fowler
Why I'm standing
Local government will likely have more responsibilities placed on it by central government, such as dealing with climate change and social housing. There are also challenges in respect of Three Waters Reform, meaning a loss of revenue of up to a third to council and possibly no direct governance influence in Entity C. This proposed new era of local government environment has prompted me to stand to represent our community.
About me
I have lived in the Hastings District nearly all my life and am passionate about my district. As a Fellow Chartered Accountant I have used my skills to help community organisations, such as co-founding Radio Kidnappers and as a past chair of the Art Deco Trust. I am also an historian who has published 15 books on the region, which will give me good knowledge about the past while focusing on the future.
My priorities
- Ensure Three Waters reform representation within Entity C to effectively aid our decision making.
- Develop plans for more social housing to provide dignity for our people.
- Avoid unnecessary council spending by ensuring rate rises are not funding non-essential expenditure
Before politics
Business person
Residence
Havelock North
Age
58
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Why I'm standing
Local government will likely have more responsibilities placed on it by central government, such as dealing with climate change and social housing. There are also challenges in respect of Three Waters Reform, meaning a loss of revenue of up to a third to council and possibly no direct governance influence in Entity C. This proposed new era of local government environment has prompted me to stand to represent our community.
About me
I have lived in the Hastings District nearly all my life and am passionate about my district. As a Fellow Chartered Accountant I have used my skills to help community organisations, such as co-founding Radio Kidnappers and as a past chair of the Art Deco Trust. I am also an historian who has published 15 books on the region, which will give me good knowledge about the past while focusing on the future.
My priorities
- Ensure Three Waters reform representation within Entity C to effectively aid our decision making.
- Develop plans for more social housing to provide dignity for our people.
- Avoid unnecessary council spending by ensuring rate rises are not funding non-essential expenditure
Before politics
Business person
Residence
Havelock North
Age
58
Connect via
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