The failed spending experiments of past councils blew the budget, and Dunedin ratepayers will carry that debt for decades. Right now, the city can only afford essential spending. Like any household right now, we must cut our cloth differently.

I’ll vote to protect household budgets, freeze bureaucracy, cut red tape, and deliver core services to a first-world standard—getting clean water in and bad water out, without selling assets. I will support these basics over seesaws and street furniture, while still protecting our city's social fabric such as our parks, community halls, and libraries.

After my strong showing as a first-time independent in the 2025 election, I proudly chose to work on the DCC front line in customer service to continue serving our people. Together with my governance roles as Dunedin Community House Chairperson and President of Brain Injury NZ, I bring real-world experience to the table.

I am running for the vacant seat in the 2026 by-election. Vote Lync Aronson #1.