Why I want to be elected

I am seeking a 2nd term and will continue to advocate for the neighbourhood on what matters, value for money, stop wasteful spending, focus on safety, crime prevention and preservation of heritage in our unique suburb. Hold AT accountable for everything thats going on in our neighbourhood. Maintaining good and useable green spaces, work to ensure local businesses have what is needed to thrive. Retain weekly rubbish collections and keep our roads/pathways clean to prevent un-necessary flooding

My key skills and qualities

I am a community first person. I serve as a Justice of the Peace in our neighbourhood (which is a volunteer service). I founded and still run the Mt Eden Community Patrol, have been involved in resident and many other volunteer organisations (see website for full details). I have lived in the same 1903 Villa for over 25 years and fully understand how our neighbourhood operates and what is needed to ensure it remains a great place to live and bring up children (having raised three ourselves).

My top three key issues

Rates - Deliver more value for your money and keep rates low Roads - I will promote sensible transport solutions Rubbish - Retain your weekly rubbish collection Environment and Housing - Protection of our local special character and heritage and protect our open spaces There are many things outside the boundaries of Local Boards, my house runs on solar and batteries and I would like council to educate people better via the libraries especially to encourage more people to do the same.