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Sarah Ruth Sutherland
Sarah Ruth Sutherland
Why I'm standing
I want a thriving district where we all continue to find joy living here. Smart infrastructure investment, the greatest council expense, means that we can afford to invest in the "nice to haves" that make life worth living and that you do not have to be well heeled to enjoy. Clean unpolluted waterways, parks, pools, libraries, arts events. I want a place that we honour Te Tiriti and young people have a future here.
About me
I am an engineer who has worked in infrastructure most of my career and I understand much of the complexities. My only governance experience was being chair of a community childcare centre where we faced severe financial pressure and managed to make it financially sustainable. I consider myself as a progressive and enjoy cycling, skiing, the arts and I did Level 1 Te Reo at WITT but am still very much a beginner.
My priorities
- Bring energy efficiencies to OPEX and infrastructure by electrifying when replacing machines.
- Ensure this is a district that attracts young and talented people who want to stay or return.
- Diversify sources of wealth both long term and short term for a prosperous future.
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Strandon
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Why I'm standing
I want a thriving district where we all continue to find joy living here. Smart infrastructure investment, the greatest council expense, means that we can afford to invest in the "nice to haves" that make life worth living and that you do not have to be well heeled to enjoy. Clean unpolluted waterways, parks, pools, libraries, arts events. I want a place that we honour Te Tiriti and young people have a future here.
About me
I am an engineer who has worked in infrastructure most of my career and I understand much of the complexities. My only governance experience was being chair of a community childcare centre where we faced severe financial pressure and managed to make it financially sustainable. I consider myself as a progressive and enjoy cycling, skiing, the arts and I did Level 1 Te Reo at WITT but am still very much a beginner.
My priorities
- Bring energy efficiencies to OPEX and infrastructure by electrifying when replacing machines.
- Ensure this is a district that attracts young and talented people who want to stay or return.
- Diversify sources of wealth both long term and short term for a prosperous future.
Residence
Strandon
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