We asked the Council candidates 20 questions. Here are links to their responses.
Category: Council Issues
Draft Submission on Representation Review by Tairawhiti Residents Association
TRA welcomes feedback from the public on our draft submission for the GDC Representation Review.
Are the beneficiaries benefiting?
ECT funds community grants and regional development by overcharging its beneficiaries.
Should our community trust be assisting with funding some core infrastructure?
Should our electricity network profits of $9.6M last year, instead be channeled to support funding community infrastructure?
Should priority be given to essential services before new tourism infrastructure?
A clear priority list from council, with some completion dates, would go a long way to satisfying residents concerns.
Should we be taking a user pays approach to activities like forestry roading?
Should we charge logging trucks a road toll of $0.30 to $0.50 per kilometer?
Should Council be selling non performing commercial assets?
Should we revisit the option of asset sales?
Forestry needs to pay its way
Is forestry so important to our local economy that we continue to allow them to breach their consents and subsidise the cost of their roading?
Councillor attendance rates
Mayor Meng Foon has attended only forty percent of the Council and committee meetings.
CCO vs CCTO for GDC Community Housing
GDC will soon be consulting on the transfer of these properties to Gisborne Holdings Ltd.
Meet the Mayorals
An opportunity to hear Gisborne/Tairāwhiti mayoral candidates share their views on some of the pressing issues facing the region. 5.30-7pm, Tuesday 28th June at The Works Restaurant & Bar, The Esplanade. Tapas/ drinks and nibbles available to purchase.
Submission on GDC Asset Transfers
Add your support to the TRA submission on GDC asset transfer plans.
