Thank you for your support - I’m proud to serve as your current Kelston representative on the Portage Licensing Trust. I’ve lived in Kelston for 35 years, attending local schools and building my business here, so our community means a great deal to me. This term, I’ve worked hard to drive real change: initiating a full external review to identify ways the Trust can become more efficient, transparent, and accountable. I’ve also helped reduce internal costs, strengthened our social media presence, pushed for better security at our stores, and supported the launch of a brand-new bar out West. But the job’s not done. I want to keep pushing for a more streamlined organisation that gives more back to the community - through grants, local investment, and by supporting West Auckland businesses first. I’m standing again to continue the momentum and keep improving how the Trust works for all of us.