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Judy TIPPING
Candidate for Manurewa Local Board
Manurewa Action Team
Candidate statement
Lives in The Gardens. A member of the foundation committee for The Gardens Residents and Ratepayer's Association. A recent breast cancer survivor, Judy wants to use her experience to encourage and education women to get screened and take care of their health. She has begun speaking about her life journey to help raise money for Breast Cancer awareness. With a background in business and facilities management, Judy wants to ensure the Manurewa Local Board always balances its budget in order to afford reinvestment back into our community's active sports parks, hard courts, playing and training surfaces. She has long been a champion for water safety and drowning prevention through education. As an Action candidate, Judy supports the retention of the weekly household rubbish collection service as championed by Councillor Daniel Newman - a weekly service for public health and cleanliness. Please vote for Judy Tipping and every other Action candidate.
Why I want to be elected
I believe is lower rates, affordable progress, value for money and negotiated outcomes in order to build wealth and infrastructure for this community. Maximising choice and convenience, and balancing social justice with personal respnsibility.
My key skills and qualities
I have worked for Auckland Council, and understand the processes. I have an extensive background in facility Management and Operations, along with Adult and youth education outside the classroom. An award winner for Drowning Prevention Education and Facility Management. A member of The Gardens Residents and Ratepayers Group and Probus. I want to champion the roll-out of community -owner CCTV to increase community safety and see improvememnts to Manurewa Sports fields and facilities.
My top three key issues
Weekly Rubbish Collection Financial numeracy and budget discipline Botannical Gardens Master Plan
My position on key topics
Transport
Potholes repaired and foot paths repaired or replaced, as many are unable to be used due to tree roots from Council land. Cycle ways are not required in Manurewa, however train stations in South Auckland require upgrades.
Water
I require further informaion on this topic to make an informed decision.
Built environment
Heritage protection is important. There needs to be a balance applied where heritage buidings are on private land.
Natural environment
Climate change is here, so we need to understand the importance of climate change when deisions are made.
Community
Understanding and listening to our communities issues and concerns. Be an enabler.
Economic and cultural development
Doing the right thing is essential for each person and for Manurewa's collective well-being.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
Targeting Maori in order to support whanau in need of social services, advice and advocacy. Promoting of sport to youth and engage with youth leaders.
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