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Allan James McKie
Allan James McKie
Why I'm standing
When I discovered that our rates and debt were skyrocketing at the same time while services were at best stagnant, I got angry. Angry at the mismanagement of the city that I have called home for most of my life and believe to be the best place in the country. I felt that I had to do something about it, and complaining about being fleeced every three months just was not cutting it.
About me
I began my political "career" with a small elected role with the National party, which grew into several much larger elected roles, one of which I still hold (I am the long term deputy chair of the Hamilton West electorate). I ran my own business for 13 years. I have worked for the Gallagher Group for the last 17 years in an engineering role. I speak truth to power, and am a professional problem solver.
My priorities
- Find out where our money is going as council brings in millions per year.
- Find spending that can be reduced without affecting services or outcomes and eliminate it.
- Stop annoying people out of their cars as, if people want to drive, they should be allowed to drive.
Residence
Dinsdale
Age
49
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Why I'm standing
When I discovered that our rates and debt were skyrocketing at the same time while services were at best stagnant, I got angry. Angry at the mismanagement of the city that I have called home for most of my life and believe to be the best place in the country. I felt that I had to do something about it, and complaining about being fleeced every three months just was not cutting it.
About me
I began my political "career" with a small elected role with the National party, which grew into several much larger elected roles, one of which I still hold (I am the long term deputy chair of the Hamilton West electorate). I ran my own business for 13 years. I have worked for the Gallagher Group for the last 17 years in an engineering role. I speak truth to power, and am a professional problem solver.
My priorities
- Find out where our money is going as council brings in millions per year.
- Find spending that can be reduced without affecting services or outcomes and eliminate it.
- Stop annoying people out of their cars as, if people want to drive, they should be allowed to drive.
Residence
Dinsdale
Age
49
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