Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti will lobby to keep rate increases at a minimum by:
- Making sure costs for Local Water Done well are open and transparent and how cost increase will be offset by lower property rates
- Challenging the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy
- Fighting for a consultation process for next year’s annual plan
We are also looking at areas that ratepayers have identified that they are most concerned about, and develop alternative approaches to how they are being handled.
We will need help – YOU can do this by:
- Joining our email database
- Join our email list and receive direct information and updates on important local issues – CLICK HERE
- Join our email list and receive direct information and updates on important local issues – CLICK HERE
- Sharing of information
- Information gathered through official information requests (OIR’s) or any other avenues
- Information gathered through official information requests (OIR’s) or any other avenues
- Influencing the Annual Plan:
- Talk to your Councillors, and write submissions, to the annual plan (we will be providing more information and help on how to do this)
- Talk to your Councillors, and write submissions, to the annual plan (we will be providing more information and help on how to do this)
- Helping us find new ways to tackle the problems that are worrying you the most
- Talking to people about the election
- Talk to friends, family, and neighbors about the importance of the 2025 local election. Encourage them to vote for candidates who support responsible ratepayer policies
- Talk to friends, family, and neighbors about the importance of the 2025 local election. Encourage them to vote for candidates who support responsible ratepayer policies
- Stay informed
- Attend Council and Community Board meetings – get a better understanding of the issues and process. It’s a great way to observe how councillors participate and represent their communities. If you can’t physically make it, most Council and sub-committee meetings are livestreamed and available on the council website around 3 days post meeting
- Calendar of council meetings can be found here – more information on Council meetings, consultations, submission periods and more can be found on our “WHAT’S HAPPENING AT COUNCIL?” page
- Like our Facebook page for updates and discussions
- Attend Council and Community Board meetings – get a better understanding of the issues and process. It’s a great way to observe how councillors participate and represent their communities. If you can’t physically make it, most Council and sub-committee meetings are livestreamed and available on the council website around 3 days post meeting
- Engaging with Council
- Attend pop in sessions and “Have your say” opportunities on projects, strategies and bylaws.
- Speak to your local Councillors – have a direct conversation with them about your concerns, your likes and dislikes.
- Spread the word
- Let your family, friends, neighbours and other community groups know about us and what we are doing
- Share flyers and other information sheets
- Support our efforts
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