Mayor of Kāpiti Coast
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Keep rates down by seeking other funding sources, supporting business and industry and prioritising spending.
Continue to implement the 'green line' strategy which keeps our debt levels in check and funds depreciation.
Reduce fees on parks and recreation facilities in line with Sport Wellington's concept.
Ensure that council is treating ratepayers money with respect.
Examine council's loan policies especially the loan to the airline servicing the area.
Review council's fees to ensure that they are providing value.
Mentor new councillors in understanding of the long term plan process so they can be effective in lower rate increase planning.
Plan projects. Engage with community and bring them on the journey. Ensure operational budgets are considered and a realistic approach taken.
Advocating for our community in government reform is essential to ensure full debt reimbursement of assets paid for by ratepayers.
Remove late payment fees for all activities.
Review dog licensing fees.
Re-prioritise all uncommitted non critical works with aim to keep rates at consumer price index +3% max.
Conduct a line by line financial review with the new chief executive.
End the nice to have projects that don't make financial sense like The Gateway and build the appropriately sized replacement buildings.
Ensure a new era of financial responsibility.
Ensure rates do not increase by more than the Consumer Price Index.
Ensure development levies cover full costs of network and community infrastructure.
Ensure affordable debt ceiling is set and maintained.
Keep rates down by seeking other funding sources, supporting business and industry and prioritising spending.
Continue to implement the 'green line' strategy which keeps our debt levels in check and funds depreciation.
Reduce fees on parks and recreation facilities in line with Sport Wellington's concept.
Ensure that council is treating ratepayers money with respect.
Examine council's loan policies especially the loan to the airline servicing the area.
Review council's fees to ensure that they are providing value.
Mentor new councillors in understanding of the long term plan process so they can be effective in lower rate increase planning.
Plan projects. Engage with community and bring them on the journey. Ensure operational budgets are considered and a realistic approach taken.
Advocating for our community in government reform is essential to ensure full debt reimbursement of assets paid for by ratepayers.
Remove late payment fees for all activities.
Review dog licensing fees.
Re-prioritise all uncommitted non critical works with aim to keep rates at consumer price index +3% max.
Conduct a line by line financial review with the new chief executive.
End the nice to have projects that don't make financial sense like The Gateway and build the appropriately sized replacement buildings.
Ensure a new era of financial responsibility.
Ensure rates do not increase by more than the Consumer Price Index.
Ensure development levies cover full costs of network and community infrastructure.
Ensure affordable debt ceiling is set and maintained.
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