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Candidate statement
Linda brings proven experience, deep local knowledge, and a strong commitment to our community. Linda has served West Auckland with integrity for years, advocating for responsible growth, improved infrastructure, and better public services. She listens to residents, takes action on concerns, and has a solid track record of getting results. Her leadership during past council terms has shown she can navigate complex issues while staying grounded in the values of the people she represents. Linda supports sustainable development, safer neighbourhoods, and better transport options for Waitākere. She's not just a politician – she's a long-time local who truly cares. With her balanced, practical approach and dedication to community wellbeing and building relationships, Linda is the kind of leader who will continue to make a positive difference. Vote Linda Cooper
Why I want to be elected
There are huge issues in our region such as transport and water infrastructure, and the effects on our homes from increasing extreme weather events. I want to inflence these critical decsions, making sure your voices and views are heard at the highest level.
My key skills and qualities
I have a track record of working hard and speaking up for the West over many years of service in local government and community organisations. I know how things work and the right people in Council and government to get results. Collaboration is key to success and that's my skill, bringing people together to solve problems and make projects work. I am always available and easy to contact to hear your views and issues.
My top three key issues
• Getting public transport right for the West, supporting Northwest Busway. Fast frequent and reliable public transport is the key to reducing frustrating congestion that steals so much productive time from us all. • A new swimming pool. Waitakere has the least number of pools in the region. Westwave can't cope with demand. A new pool in the Massey Northwest area will meet growing population • investing in Henderson to make it a thriving town centre - its been neglected for too long
My position on key topics
Transport
North Western Busway Speed bump design and materials
Water
Good Water quality is critical to the health of our streams and Harbour, continue supporting community group work and fund Healthy Waters to address issues
Built environment
Support removal of Plan Change 78 Medium Density Residential Standards to revert to Auckland Unitary Plan 2016. This will mean inappropriate suburban development will decrease - this has caused local parking problems on narrow streets and much community stress in the. Support intense development around Mt Albert and Mt Eden rail stations instead.
Natural environment
Fund community groups to do the environmental work they are passionate about. Tree planting, weed and pest control, water quality and stream clean ups.
Community
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Economic and cultural development
Attract investment that provides well paid work for local people
Well-managed local government and outcomes for Māori
I support the Independent Maori Statutory Board bring part of Council decision making. It's members have proven to be a very effective contributing to regional decsions. The Ports of Auckland requires a public discussion before any decsions are made, as with the big conversation Aucklanders need to have about how we address effects on our homes into the future.
Candidate's supporting links
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