Nelson City Council
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.
Hold regular community forums in Stoke and Tahunanui to ensure local voices are heard directly at the council table.
Advocate for stronger public consultation processes so residents have genuine input before major council decisions are made.
Support transparent reporting of council performance and finances to build trust and accountability with the community.
Champion residents' voices by keeping the annual council residents survey positive, transparent and central to decision-making.
Strengthen community consultation on major projects, ensuring people feel heard early and often, not just at the end of the process.
Use council committees and taskforces to improve community input, giving locals a stronger role in shaping solutions.
Advocate for a transparent, community-led process to explore Nelson-Tasman council amalgamation ensuring local voices shape the future.
Increase council efforts to engage diverse communities through inclusive transparent forums and clear, accessible communication.
Support retaining the Māori ward to ensure stronger Māori representation and meaningful partnership in local decision-making.
Enhance Māori and ethnic community representation through meaningful consultation with iwi, ethnic groups and appropriate agencies.
Promote transparency and accountability by keeping the community informed and ensuring council decisions reflect their needs and values.
Support council reforms to build diverse, skilled teams that better serve community needs and put the customer at the centre of all actions.
Investigate a poll tax system to spread the buy-in since ratepayers are outnumbered by residents yet cover all the costs.
Listen to the ratepayers as they are the ones paying the bills and consider what is essential and affordable.
Investigate workplace culture.
Promote transparency and accountability for decision makers.
Hold regular community forums in Stoke and Tahunanui to ensure local voices are heard directly at the council table.
Advocate for stronger public consultation processes so residents have genuine input before major council decisions are made.
Support transparent reporting of council performance and finances to build trust and accountability with the community.
Champion residents' voices by keeping the annual council residents survey positive, transparent and central to decision-making.
Strengthen community consultation on major projects, ensuring people feel heard early and often, not just at the end of the process.
Use council committees and taskforces to improve community input, giving locals a stronger role in shaping solutions.
Advocate for a transparent, community-led process to explore Nelson-Tasman council amalgamation ensuring local voices shape the future.
Increase council efforts to engage diverse communities through inclusive transparent forums and clear, accessible communication.
Support retaining the Māori ward to ensure stronger Māori representation and meaningful partnership in local decision-making.
Enhance Māori and ethnic community representation through meaningful consultation with iwi, ethnic groups and appropriate agencies.
Promote transparency and accountability by keeping the community informed and ensuring council decisions reflect their needs and values.
Support council reforms to build diverse, skilled teams that better serve community needs and put the customer at the centre of all actions.
Investigate a poll tax system to spread the buy-in since ratepayers are outnumbered by residents yet cover all the costs.
Listen to the ratepayers as they are the ones paying the bills and consider what is essential and affordable.
Investigate workplace culture.
Promote transparency and accountability for decision makers.
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