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Simon Edwards
Independent
| Citywide councillor, Chair Policy, Finance and Strategy
Simon Edwards
Independent
| Citywide councillor, Chair Policy, Finance and Strategy
Why I'm standing
I've had two terms on council and I believe it is now putting the focus on the key tasks ahead of the city: investing more in water and sustainable transport infrastructure, reducing emissions, rebuilding Naenae pool (to Green Star 5 energy efficiency level), and getting the Riverlink floodway and transport improvements across the line. We need to up our game on planning for climate change impacts and resilience and focus on value for every rates dollar.
About me
As editor of The Hutt News for 27 years, I am very familiar with our community. I learned to listen carefully to all sides of an issue before coming to a conclusion. I am not aligned to any political group or voting 'bloc'; I strongly believe in making decisions on the merits of the argument, not a pre-conceived position. Community roles include volunteering as a driving licence coach at Youth Inspire.
My priorities
- Concentration on investment in core infrastructure and improving climate change resilience.
- Improvement in footpaths, cycleways to spur active transport and freeing up road space for electric vehicles and freight.
- Progress on Riverlink, with its vital floodway, transport and inner city living advances.
Current role
Citywide councillor, Chair Policy, Finance and Strategy
Before politics
Journalist/Editor
Residence
Belmont
Age
59
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Why I'm standing
I've had two terms on council and I believe it is now putting the focus on the key tasks ahead of the city: investing more in water and sustainable transport infrastructure, reducing emissions, rebuilding Naenae pool (to Green Star 5 energy efficiency level), and getting the Riverlink floodway and transport improvements across the line. We need to up our game on planning for climate change impacts and resilience and focus on value for every rates dollar.
About me
As editor of The Hutt News for 27 years, I am very familiar with our community. I learned to listen carefully to all sides of an issue before coming to a conclusion. I am not aligned to any political group or voting 'bloc'; I strongly believe in making decisions on the merits of the argument, not a pre-conceived position. Community roles include volunteering as a driving licence coach at Youth Inspire.
My priorities
- Concentration on investment in core infrastructure and improving climate change resilience.
- Improvement in footpaths, cycleways to spur active transport and freeing up road space for electric vehicles and freight.
- Progress on Riverlink, with its vital floodway, transport and inner city living advances.
Current role
Citywide councillor, Chair Policy, Finance and Strategy
Before politics
Journalist/Editor
Residence
Belmont
Age
59
Connect via
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