Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
The Hibiscus and Bays 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 eight members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Four 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 Hibiscus and Bays Local Board election.
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Donna Patterson
Why I'm standing
I believe Auckland Council needs to get back to providing the services it was originally responsible for and work for our residents and ratepayers. Listen to what we as ratepayers need and want, work logically not ideologically and towards future-proofing our communities. Get rid of the egos and and the deadwood, the wasteful spending, be accountable to its shareholders - us, the ratepayers. Be transparent and it will pay dividends via positive community involvement.
About me
I have lived on the coast for eight years but have a long association having holidayed here as a child and owned properties. My experience is a few committees - Plunket/daycare and sports, fundraising etc. Having been self employed, running a large household often taking in waifs and strays to help out. My experiences with council over many years has given me the drive and commitment to push for change within the ruling hierarchy. Question question question.
My priorities
- Advocate to get our rates spent back in the communities from whence it came.
- Footpaths where there are none, widened where there's room and fix our roads. Better public transport.
- Push to complete projects now, not delay those approved and funded as in the Orewa seawall/Penlink.
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