Mayor of Tasman
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Share the Resource Based Economy concept of everything becoming voluntary and enable all to participate in line with their motivations and abilities.
See beyond money's corruption to enable only socially supported projects to be accomplished, including fewer vape stores and more hospitals.
Free people to choose their own leaders and enable those who give more to become mentors or role models instead of those who took the most.
Improve communication to get as much feedback and input from the many residents who often do not participate in current processes.
Continue working on joint delivery of services with neighbouring councils where that is the most effective option.
Support retention of a Māori ward as the best and most democratic way of ensuring Māori representation on council.
Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.
End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.
Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.
Listen to communities and act on their wishes rather than pay lip service.
Not support race-based policies.
Streamline internal operations to reduce staff numbers and lift competence levels.
Share the Resource Based Economy concept of everything becoming voluntary and enable all to participate in line with their motivations and abilities.
See beyond money's corruption to enable only socially supported projects to be accomplished, including fewer vape stores and more hospitals.
Free people to choose their own leaders and enable those who give more to become mentors or role models instead of those who took the most.
Improve communication to get as much feedback and input from the many residents who often do not participate in current processes.
Continue working on joint delivery of services with neighbouring councils where that is the most effective option.
Support retention of a Māori ward as the best and most democratic way of ensuring Māori representation on council.
Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.
End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.
Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.
Listen to communities and act on their wishes rather than pay lip service.
Not support race-based policies.
Streamline internal operations to reduce staff numbers and lift competence levels.
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