Mayor of Whanganui
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.
Develop a collaborative council charter with quarterly workshops focused on collaborative problem-solving and cross-council team development.
Develop a Whanganui wellbeing index that measures success by community outcomes to help identify and improve areas of service delivery.
Support Māori wards and increase representation through a mentorship program with Māori community leaders interested in local governance.
Continue a streamlined and efficient council by finding savings to cut waste and run smarter operations.
Provide greater communications and visibility of council activity and decisions.
Develop a collaborative council charter with quarterly workshops focused on collaborative problem-solving and cross-council team development.
Develop a Whanganui wellbeing index that measures success by community outcomes to help identify and improve areas of service delivery.
Support Māori wards and increase representation through a mentorship program with Māori community leaders interested in local governance.
Continue a streamlined and efficient council by finding savings to cut waste and run smarter operations.
Provide greater communications and visibility of council activity and decisions.
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