Mayor of Whanganui
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Introduce two public meeting forums each year.
Undertake an activity and service review of council operations to find cost efficiencies and review of current assets and future asset needs.
Facilitate a series of community workshops to hear views on current and future needs.
Partner with local whānau, hapū and iwi to write legislation that places mana whenua at the table.
Engage with the public 100% of the time around decision making.
Host mayoral clinics every month where people can come and raise issues directly with me about key areas of concern.
Refresh the leading edge strategy as planned, seeking strong public input to the district's direction to inform council's Long Term Plan.
Have representatives of iwi/hapū appointed to our standing committees so the perspectives of Te Ao Māori are part of all decisions.
Introduce two public meeting forums each year.
Undertake an activity and service review of council operations to find cost efficiencies and review of current assets and future asset needs.
Facilitate a series of community workshops to hear views on current and future needs.
Partner with local whānau, hapū and iwi to write legislation that places mana whenua at the table.
Engage with the public 100% of the time around decision making.
Host mayoral clinics every month where people can come and raise issues directly with me about key areas of concern.
Refresh the leading edge strategy as planned, seeking strong public input to the district's direction to inform council's Long Term Plan.
Have representatives of iwi/hapū appointed to our standing committees so the perspectives of Te Ao Māori are part of all decisions.
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