A simple message

My message for you is a simple one.

If you want your council to listen to you, now and in the future – hold them accountable.

Show them the consequences of failing to listening to you, of failing to respond to you, of failing to prioritise spending sensibly, of failing to keep rates under control, of failing to protect the things you value.

If you show you are willing to vote people off council.

Council will listen.

Council will consult.

Now and in the future.

It’s a tough lesson. But its one our council needs if we want sensible decision making in the future.

Over this election you will hear from two types of candidates.

Those you are prepared to vote out.

And those you may want to vote in.

And remember, every incumbent councilor was once a new candidate.

Fortunately in this election there are a number of very capable new candidates – some even smarter than the incumbent councilors. And they come without any of the personal baggage or personal in-fighting that has derailed sensible decision making in this city over the last 3 years. They also come with fresh new ideas – and values that more closely reflect the aspirations of our city.

Its time for change. Because you and our city deserves better.