Meet Jono - Hamilton City Council Candidate

Standing for our local council is the best way to serve our community to ensure that our community stays connected. I’m running for council this year because Hamilton needs to be represented by people who value community engagement and to help make Hamilton a city for everyone. If we can feel the heartbeat of our community, Hamilton will be a great city to live, work, play and visit. 

My vision for Kirikiriroa​

We need fresh and relatable leadership that will help us navigate the uncertain times we're currently in and most importantly remove barriers our community is facing – be it engagement, navigation, support, and funding.​

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Jono's mission

To connect and remove barriers for our community groups.

Focus area

Creating a stronger and more resilient community​.

Outcomes

• Sense of community & economic prosperity​
• Community engagement & removing barriers​
• Connect and remove barriers for our community groups​
• Champion representation of our whole community including youth, families, retirees, Maaori, ethnic groups and the disabled
• Empower our community to make a positive contribution to our city's overall wellbeing and economic development

Feel the heartbeat of the city​

Better consultation and community engagement to identify the needs to everyday families as well as our aging community.​

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Prudent planning​

Decipher community needs vs. wants, trim back on budget to focus on safety, infrastructure to drive liveability. ​

Smart partnerships​

Strengthen the local business community to support our city to become a sustainable hub for future developments.​

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Kickstart community grant​

Set up ongoing support for grassroot community organisations to manage their non-profit charitable trust.​

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From classroom to staffroom​

Reactivate HCC internship & graduate programmes to provide pathways and advisory services to drive training and employment.​

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Even out the playing field ​

Review the Community Grant Policy to identify more opportunities for the disabled and youth communities.

Authorised by J Ng, 748 River Road