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Andrew Murray Arthur KAY
Candidate for Franklin Local Board (Pukekohe Subdivision)
Team Franklin
Candidate statement
It’s been an absolute privilege to represent the people of Pukekohe on the Franklin Local Board these past three years. I’ve loved the job of listening to people, helping out where I can, and making sure your concerns are listened to and addressed around the council table. Whether it’s something big or small, I’ve always tried to be approachable and do what’s right for our community. I’ll continue to fight to keep our rural character protected & push for better roads and transport. I’m standing again because I want to build on what I have started and will continue advocating for you & for things that matter to us all here in Pukekohe, so Vote for me, Andrew Kay – Team Franklin.
Why I want to be elected
I have enjoyed the last 3 years of my first term as an elected member, engaging with my community, listening to their concerns, and finding practical solutions to problems they have. There is still lots more to do and I have lots more to give. If re-elected I want to continue to build on the great relationships i have built and continue to advocate for my community.
My key skills and qualities
My pragmatic approach to problems, finding solutions to these problems. Relationship building is the key to success with working within local govt.
My top three key issues
Three key issues is managing growth in our town in a sustainable way, providing transportation solutions, to ensure all modes of transport are catered for and ensuring local board focuses on core business and ensuring money is well spent.
My position on key topics
Transport
I want to ensure that advocacy for all modes is catered for, with focus on ensuring that people can park close to where they need to be, there is sufficient mobility parking available & our public transport is reliable and works in conjunction with other modes
Water
Water Care is the best organisation to deliver our water solutions, Healthy Waters is best placed to manage our storm water requirements. As local board it is our role to ensure they have the best information from us to ensure the work to the best of their abilities.
Built environment
I am passionate about stopping urban sprawl and retaining our unique rural feel. The urban/rural boundary is a key focus of mine to ensure we build up and not out - where appropriate. I am a mindful of protecting our heritage as it is heritage that gives us a sense of who we are as people.
Natural environment
Auckland Council has a wide range and diverse policy on managing the natural environment and I have been always supportive of the advice provided by council staff on how we can manage this.
Community
Ensuring that our community has the tools available to them in order for them to thrive is what I believe in. Whether that is providing them with seed or grant funding, ensuring that leases with the council are fair and reasonable and allowing them to deliver to their community is what I am passionate about
Economic and cultural development
Economic growth is the key cornerstone of any successful path to success. If we can build a growing economy, we all benefit. I am proud to be part the only local board that funds an exclusive economic development broker, and the benefits from this have paid back in dividends. I want to see this continue so that we can all share in the outcomes from this.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
Auckland Council has provided a good pathway for delivering outcomes to maori, I see this being a partnership between all parties. Managing the Ports of Auckland is growing the Auckland Future fund is handled by Auckland Council and not directly related to the local board.
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