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Beth FARRELL
Candidate for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board (Tāmaki Subdivision)
Independent
Candidate statement
I am a proud Aucklander originally from Pukekohe. Through my life and career, I've learnt the importance of taking opportunities and not standing in the background. Tāmaki is a unique part of Auckland with vital rail links, growing commercial precincts, rich waterways and important social housing initiatives. I care deeply about my community and want to ensure we are asking the right questions for all of us. If elected I will: Advocate for safer public transport; Support planting and restoration of reserves and waterways; Work closely with the Tāmaki Regeneration Programme and other build partners. In my 20+ years in business, I have built a career around bringing people together through strong relationships. I have expert knowledge of the public sector, having worked in the Counties Manukau and Auckland DHBs and various Public Service roles. I am enthused to run for council and would appreciate your vote. Vote BF
Why I want to be elected
I would like to take a seat at the table that make decisions and represent my community.
My key skills and qualities
Im a savvy business person and can build solid relationships at all levels within a community.
My top three key issues
Clean waterways, social housing and maintaining the dignity of our neighbourhood and public transport given a large percentage of our community travel away from it to work.
My position on key topics
Transport
Review the tim tams along Glen Innes and ask if a bike lane is safer than parking.
Water
More investment to clear our drains. We have older infrastructure so lets be honest and smarter with what we have.
Built environment
Maintain the state houses that we can rather than demolish because its cheaper.
Natural environment
Arbour day is 5th June, lets get more involved and plant trees together.
Community
Increase wardens and security at our publis transport hubs. Increase the amount of pa taki kai for those in need.
Economic and cultural development
Panmure was going to be Auckland City, Onehunga had Aucklands first zoo and we add 5% of NZ GDP so lets tell more people these stories together.
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
We must maintain an open relationship with all our people.
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