Thames Community Board

Why I'm standing

I believe the entire system is broken and needs fixing. I have the skills, experience and qualifications to facilitate the fix; this is evident in every department. I want the entire community to become engaged through open public forums exploring the talent, expertise, wisdom, knowledge and skill sets across the community, displaying a true model of democracy never seen before. It must change, it must be fixed and it can be done.

About me

I was born a designer travelling the world extensively, educating and working in the many fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning and urban design. I have been employed at senior level for several councils and corporates, becoming a visionary with diverse design skills. I believe Coromandel needs a vision to design a future for our children and children's children. I want to create this collectively through wide-scale community brainstorming, which I will stimulate and facilitate. We can, we must and we will.

My priorities

1. Establish public open forums right across the district every Wednesday night opening all skill sets.
2. Eliminate the abuse of cost overruns which will reduce rates and enrich the entire community.
3. Drive the development of a vision as a visionary for everyone, especially our children's children.