Alistair began the meeting by asking members to vote on whether or not to support the regionalization project. There was a show of hands which indicated that the Kapiti Rotary Club is in support of this proposal. Alistair will cast a vote on behalf of the Club this coming Sunday.
Notices: -
Raffle Ticket Roster
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Food bank
Foodbank now fully operational
Public opening on 5 October
RYLA
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Golf Fund Raiser 3 November
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Meeting Content
This meeting was arranged for the six people standing for Mayor of the Kapiti Coast to present their case for election and to answer questions that had been previously submitted. Guy Weaver was the Facilitator of the meeting.
The six candidates were: Rob McCann
Chris Mitchell
Michelle Lewis
Murray Lobb
Martin Halliday
Janet Holborow
The format was as follows:
Each candidate made a two minute introductory presentation
The 3 sitting Counselors were asked for 3 tangible achievements
Two Yes/No questions
- Political affiliation?
- Support for the anti-mandate movement
Questions
- Will you commit to a specific percentage for rate rises in future
- Should the Council own/manage Social Housing
- What would they do regarding the delivery of health services
Each candidate did a two minute closing address
Comment:
The candidates were all well prepared and generally tried to address the questions asked
The meeting was well run by Guy with the assistance from Sergeant Tim and the candidates were quite disciplined with the use of their allocated time
The Candidates all listened to the others without interruption although from time to time there was a shaking of head if they disagreed with the speaking candidate
Michelle Lewis was the only candidate who had supported the anti-mandate movement. She was also the only one who supported the 3 Waters but not necessarily in the proposed format
All Candidates were opposed to the Gateway Project
Janet Holborow said she was supported by Labour but not bound to them
There was a theme from all candidates about demanding fiscal responsibility from the Council
Those with Council experience highlighted the importance of this experience and those without highlighted the importance of a fresh approach
Conclusion
The meeting was well attended with about 70 people present. If the Mayor was to be elected by applause