Being nominated for a third electoral term on the Rodney Local Board I will strive for greater financial accountability and transparency for Rodney ratepayers. As an independent board member my drive is community, to get Warkworth's fair regional rates share spent locally. Rodney's existence must have a strong voice to provide effective and financially feasible outcomes. I am a family-oriented person having spent the past (30) years deeply engaged in many community interests within the greater Warkworth area. With a degree in finance, agribusiness management and valuation I feel equipped with the skills to conduct business decisions successfully, fairly, and diplomatically for our community. My voluntary involvement on a myriad of local community committees and boards provides a broad knowledge of our cultural, sporting, and recreational needs, together with a solid foundation to base the core community values of fairness, diversity and sharing.