Larry Mitchell is an active father of four and grandfather of ten. He is a CA and a JP experienced in a wide range of community affairs and local projects. He acts in a professional capacity as a local government Finance and Policy Analyst. A resident of Puhoi for fourteen years, Larry brings to this local board election his intense personal interest, knowledge of and commitment to the communities of the whole of the Rodney Ward. For issues of concern to Rodney residents, for the elderly and particularly for young families, Larry will carefully listen to all views and will fairly represent people's interests. He will push for proper access to the new motorway for all of the affected communities. Larry will use his skills and experience to do all that he can to ensure that affordable local services are efficiently and fairly provided for all.

Top 5 Issues

1. To participate and contribute to the as yet ill-defined governance and accountability mechanisms of the local Warkworth Board and Rodney Ward
2. Lobby for proposed motorway access for affected SE communities of the Ward.
3. Listen, consider, consult and decide fairly on all issues based upon an ordered prioritisation process using all relevant decision-making provisions of the local government act.
4. Assist with refendera to determine the wishes of the people of the Ward for remaining with the ACC
5. To meet or exceed all balanced budget, accountability, audit and performance improvement objectives for the Rodney Ward

Personal Profile

A resident of Puhoi with strong interests and involvemnt in all Rodney Rural and local community matters.