LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2022
Carmen Felicity Hope (nee Knowler)
Otago Regional Council
Which communities will you speak for and about at the council table?
ALL in Otago, as that is what you take the oath to do - to serve ALL.
What is the number one social and economic issue for the community and for the city? (DCC question). What is the key issue for the region at this time and for the next 10 years? (ORC question)
The environment, Water, Biodiversity, biosecurity ,climate change, urban development, and also providing a regional transportation that will allow people in places such as Balclutha to be able to catch a hospital bus to the new DUNEDIN hospital, and return back -safely and knowing they arrive in time for their appointment with already an allocation of parking provided.
How will you elevate community aspirations? How will you know what they are? (DCC question only)
Under the Local Government Act 2002, councils are required to maintain and improve opportunities for Māori to contribute to local government decision-making processes. How will you honour this obligation in your role with the Dunedin City Council/Otago Regional Council?
By working within a partnership with Kai Tahu, as manu whenua and representatives of the Treaty Partner in the region.
What is your usual approach to achieving collegial and constructive relationships with the people you work with? What is the most important element of a constructive working relationship?
Being open, honest and willing to listen to ALL sides.
Most important element of a constructive working relationship: patience, willingness to listen but more importantly do achieve this you have to have both good integrity and all the facts.
The DCC's place-based community fund has been a game changer for community-led development and growing connected and resilient communities in Ōtepoti. What more will you do as a councillor to support community development in the city? (DCC candidate question only)
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