Councillor – Ōtaki Ward
“I am one of six, We Love Kāpiti affiliated candidates, prioritising capping KCDC rates increases to no more than an average of 3%pa.
“We Love Kāpiti will go through KCDC’s long term and current plans, and after public consultation on any major changes, take out non essential expenditure. I am seeking a KCDC structural review to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
“GWRC rate increases have been even higher than KCDC’s. I am advocating for KCDC to become a stand-alone Council so KCDC ratepayers do not have to contribute to unnecessary GWRC expenditure. For example GWRC just spent $8m purchasing a farm adjoining a regional park near Eastbourne.
“I will use my managerial experience in financial product development for a major bank, together with 5 years as Board Chair for Newlands College, to help deliver affordable rates, and reduce the upward pressure on rents caused by high rate increases.”
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