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The number one source for election coverage To help you make the most informed and educated decision in voting in the local body elections, SunLive is providing in-depth, fair and balanced coverage of election issues and candidates.
This included an exclusive live Mayoral debate last night held at No 1 The Strand. As part of this commitment, SunLive is providing a free-to-view online resource featuring all of the candidates standing for Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and BOP Regional Council. There is also a strong selection of news stories surrounding the election, information about election meetings scheduled across the city, and exclusive video interbring a fresh and progressive business views with the Western perspective to council. I want a safe Mayoral candidates. See it and fun environment for people of all all at www.sunlive.co.nz ages to live, work and play. Getting an appropriate advanced tsunami warning system for our area, as well as better exit roads for Papamoa, are vital. I am married, with three children, a lifeguard at Omanu Surf Club and Judo coach at Arataki Community Centre. Visit my webpage or follow me on Facebook for more information. www.clicktickclayton.co.nz or www. facebook.com/ClickTickClayton
Putting Mount Maunganui and Papamoa before the rest I am a permanent resident of Mount Maunganui. Elect me and I will make a difference for the Mount and Papamoa – creating job opportunities for youth, and respecting the older person is priority. I want to implement sound, financial policies (that don’t impact on the ratepayers), to drastically reduce the current council’s debt and balance the books. Through owning and operating successful local businesses during the last 20 years, including a business coaching and mentoring company, I will
Bringing a ‘refreshing style’ and green voice to council I am of Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui descent. I attended Maungatapu School, Tauranga Intermediate and Tauranga Girls’ College. I have a bachelor degree in social science from the University of Waikato and a graduate diploma in business from the University of Auckland. With more than 25 years of social and community experience from professional to hands-on grassroots involvement, I bring extensive expertise to provide a refreshing style to local government culture in Tauranga,
invoking a time for change. I have an enthusiasm for community development in Tauranga, which I see as being hugely important in crafting collaborative relationships between key stakeholders, including residents, iwi/hapu, social and business sectors, the elderly, women and young people. Effecting robust future planning and city growth needs. A priority, as a Green Party spokesperson, is to work hard to offer value and promote a green voice on council. Ethics and principles that is relevant to local needs.
Energy and experience crucial for the top job in the governance of this city we love. My first concern is to address the overwhelming debt. Left unchecked, debt threatens us all with steep rates rises – but as a business director trained
in financial management, I can apply the discipline needed to reduce and streamline our costs. I will facilitate a Debt Crisis Summit to address this vital issue. I will bring back a pos-
itive, inclusive, can-do attitude to Tauranga’s leadership, champion affordable housing, and personally encourage businesses to relocate to Tauranga – providing jobs and incomes this city needs.
Give your voice more Clout in Council •
Twenty-three years ago we came to Kathryn’s hometown to grow our family here. Today, Max and Tommy are at university and Rose is just married. Our food manufacturing and kindergarten businesses are growing well, sustaining local jobs and generating national sales for our region. At 50 I have a balance of energy and experience, so now it’s time to invest
Actively seek businesses to relocate to Tauranga • Tackle TCC's debt mountain • Promote affordable housing initiatives • Reduce bureaucracy and red tape so we can all prosper • Encourage the arts, sports & culture
authorised by Kelvin Clout, 7 Alexander Street, Tauranga
kelvinclout.co.nz
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