I am committed to ensuring The Portage Licensing Trust returns funds to our communities in ways which enable local volunteers to build connected networks that are responsive to population growth and change. I am asking for your vote to recommend grants prioritizing our community groups and schools. My professional background is in librarianship and social research. I have many years' experience working for the benefit of our neighbourhoods as an elected Whau local board member. Because my home is in Avondale, where I grew up and attended local schools, I have extensive knowledge of local needs and aspirations. I advocate for the responsible sale of alcohol and sustainable financial management of the Trust's amenities, paying staff The Living Wage and finding efficiencies to increase profit returns to our communities. If you believe it's time for the Trusts to do more for our community, please vote Farmer, Amosa and Matafai.