I am a long-term resident of Rodney, first in Waimauku and more recently in Muriwai. In my three terms serving on the Rodney Local Board, I have represented the Kumeu Subdivision and was Board Chair in this last term. I am standing to provide added continuity and institutional knowledge, in what will most likely be a predominantly new board. My daughters went to Waimauku Primary and to Kaipara College where I served on the Board of Trustees. I have two grandchildren. I am an advocate for Public Transport and for a Halt to further Urban Sprawl that adds to the existing long-term lack of infrastructure provision, such as roading capacity, mass transport, and horizontal services like water and wastewater. After three terms, I now have a good understanding of how Council functions and have the communication and personal skills to share this experience with the new Board.