Mayor of Hastings

Close down vanity projects like the water education centre and utilise building better, maybe with water for staff.

Encourage more local events like Taste Hastings festival in Hastings fortnightly over summer rather than once a year.

Restructure council to remove departments that are non-core like youth and community development and reduce burden on ratepayers.

Ensure council is straightforward, quick and certain to deal with so that investors can build and move forward with confidence.

Achieve straightforward council dealings through moves to risk-based consenting, consistent plans and sufficient staff capacity in critical areas.

Utilise public-private partnerships as an alternative to the council balance sheet while keeping economic momentum moving in the district.

Connect disengaged young people with employers, schools and iwi partners to open pathways to work and reduce future social pressures.

Grow secure jobs so families can build their future by backing food and wine industries while attracting tech and knowledge based employers.

Secure a fair, long-term funding solution for Hawke's Bay tourism so approximately 5,000 local jobs and $774 million of economic value are not left at risk.

Develop a strong local procurement policy.

Deliver cyclone rebuild and recovery affordably.

Undertake a full review of the next annual plan and budget after the election.