No issues on file for Don Chapman.

No issues on file for Adrian Delaat.

1. Stopping the upwards trend of rates rises.
   We get many services for our rates and Waitakere has in recent years used rates dollars wisely for long overdue improvements. But the trend year after year cannot continue. We need more effective partnerships with central government, especially for health, transport, housing and education.
2. Healthy and educated cities with improved urban design for sustainable healthy housing.
   Local health services - full 24 hours emergency services at the local hospital and continuing extension of full services. This includes stronger health education to combat social diseases such as alcoholism and smoking.
3. Sustaining our communities. Waitakere has led the way in preserving our environment and initiating community projects that have social benefits that should not be underestimated for their impacts on lives now and for the future. It's well proven that people involved in their communities are healthier. They are better at advocating for hospitals and local health services.
4. Health and community facilities. The Waitakere Local Board area is large and some of it sparsely populated. Safe roads, paths and public transport are expensive but essential. An involved community will advocate for public places (parks, halls, libraries, sports and performance places) and the Local Board must lead that involvement.
5. Fair local government. Bureaucracy must not get in the way of enterprise and progress. Local government must balance responsibilities of preservation and protection with supporting economic development for jobs and housing and a healthier population.

1. 1. Town Centre Improvements.
   
   I wish to ensure that our town centres are an attractive place where the community can feel safe and proud of the facilities - sometimes its as simple as removing graffiti and making shop windows look more appealing. I wish to see the Glen Eden Town Centre concept plan implemented.
   
   To ensure the upgrade on Lopdell House is completed as soon a possible.
2. 2. Anti Graffiti.
   
   I will actively promote Zero Tolerance on graffiti. I will support the continued funding of the "Tag Out Trust" whilst encouraging community buy in.
   
   At the end of the day, we as a community, need to take ownership of this problem and work together.
3. 3. Transport & Communication.
   
   I will advocate for effective rail service intergrated with local feeder bus services to rail stations. I recognise a large part of our ward is rural and therefore see the benefit of increased secure and safe Park & Ride facilities to meet the demand.
   
   I recognise there is a need for improved disabled access to the Glen Eden Railway Station ie: Ramps removed - replaced with Lifts similar to Swanson.
   
   I actively support integrated off road cycleways. It would be sensible to locate the cycleways parallel to the Auckland Rail Corridor.
   
   I would like to see the continuation of the safe rural walkways and footpath projects. Advocate to government a further reduction in Rural speed limits from the current bylaws.
   
   To continue to advocate for rural high -speed Broadband.
4. 4. Environment.
   
   I am passionate about the environment and recognise the need to protect the Waitakere Ranges. I also recognise landowners rights and concerns. The Local Board needs to ensure the correct balance.
   
   Keep our beaches and streams clean
   by continuing "Project Twin Streams".
5. 5. Tourism.
   
   To make Auckland a world class tourist destination.
   
   The Waitakeres Ranges are the backdrop of Auckland City and offers huge tourism potential. The local board needs to be mindful of the financial benefits tourism brings.
   
   By promoting tourism, economic growth is stimulated. This could be as simple as encouraging and promoting small local industries.
   
   We need to ensure the film industry is also encouraged to utilise our iconic landscape.
   

No issues on file for Mahendra Sharma.