My name is Geoff Upson; I have done one term in opposition. I've watched your rates get wasted on overpriced consultants for projects which will never go ahead, and I've seen money get taken away from critical maintenance in favour of budget lines which provide almost no benefit to the community. After this election I am hopeful that we have a local board made up of 9 good honest people to get some common-sense decision making for Rodney. I have learnt the hard way I can't fix council on my own and that's why my brother has offered to help me fix council on your behalf. Please give Rob Upson your 2nd vote to help fix council. This will be a very tight election, please vote Geoff Upson and Rob Upson for the Rural South/Southern Kaipara subdivision of the Rodney Local Board.