Why I want to be elected
I am keen to become a local board member as I am particularly interested in the well being of communities and in particular the issues they face as populations grow. The majority of communities in the Franklin District are under growth pressures, and the delivery of services and amenities, and social networks must be effectively planned and promoted. This is particularly the case in Drury and I am keen to add a local voice as this area develops.
My key skills and qualities
I have spent much of my working life delivering Information Technology solutions to a number of large New Zealand corporates. This has required a good technical, analytical and planning skills, and an ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and challenges. I'm a good patient listener and can evaluate alternatives and concerns and can work effectively to forming a concensus.
My top three issues
Services. The area has traditionally been rural in nature and still is. The community hubs need to be well resourced to be able to support their growing populations.
Roading. The large influx of population is going to have an enormous impact on roading and affect how people move around the area in terms of congestion and safety.
Lack of employment. As Franklin's population has grown there has been little associated growth in employment.
