Mayor of Southland
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.
Reduce employee wages paid with ratepayers' money. SDC CEO salary is $382,062.00.
Respect all cultures and affirm Māori representation as important.
Respect ratepayers more and ensure council staff have excellent customer service skills.
Continue to empower community boards to have as much autonomy as possible and the ability to make effective decisions for their towns.
Continue to ensure council targets as much work as possible towards local contractors in towns, utilising community boards.
Ensure the community is informed and leads the solution to reorganise local government in Southland from four councils to two unitary authorities.
Reduce employee wages paid with ratepayers' money. SDC CEO salary is $382,062.00.
Respect all cultures and affirm Māori representation as important.
Respect ratepayers more and ensure council staff have excellent customer service skills.
Continue to empower community boards to have as much autonomy as possible and the ability to make effective decisions for their towns.
Continue to ensure council targets as much work as possible towards local contractors in towns, utilising community boards.
Ensure the community is informed and leads the solution to reorganise local government in Southland from four councils to two unitary authorities.
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