Here’s an August interview with Hamish McNeilly’s “The Mish” You might learn something you didnt know about me! https://themish.substack.com/p/cr-sophie-barker-on-wet-bus-tickets
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Thinking about standing again…
You may have seen the Sunday Star Times last month? Here’s my 700 words for the opinion piece: Why am I considering standing for Mayor? Unfinished business… Every day I get asked “please stand”, so I’m feeling a tidal-wave of support and that the time is ripe for change. I’m also frustrated at feeling like …
2023 Resolutions – how’d they go?
How did I go on my 2023 resolutions? What shall I resolve for 2024? Ideas? 1. Fight for new hospital budget ✅ we got some money and resources back in the budget, however I think we still need to keep a strong eye on the hospital build! 2. Advocate for best deal for 3 Waters …
Code of Conduct 2023
Conducting the code of Council. The importance of earnest oaths. I’ve been asked ‘what on Earth were you thinking?’ when I lodged the Code of Conducts against the Mayor and Cr Houlahan. Lodging a complaint is a serious business, and runs on for months, which is stressful on everyone. I’m grateful to Cr O’Malley for …
NY Resolutions 2023
Its a bit late – but I thought I’d copy over my Facebook NY resolution post so I can keep an eye on them here too! My update is that I’ve been working hard on them all. Here’s my personal 10 for starters.. 1. Fight for new hospital budget 2. Advocate for best deal for …
2022 Election Stand notes
Here’s a few notes from Election 2022 about where I stood on: Three Waters. While I support the intent of Three Waters changes – to ensure safe drinking water and better environmental care of water – I do not agree with the models that are being touted and have strongly advocated for a pause and …
Speech from Opoho Candidates Evening
What did I have to say at Opoho last night? Here’s my speech. Kia ora. Ko Sophie Barker ahau. I’d be honoured to be your next Mayor. My goal for Dunedin is to be New Zealand’s most liveable city – a city that works for everyone. Dunedin needs an approachable values-driven Mayor who builds trust …
Return international flights to Dunedin – MEDIA RELEASE
Mayoral candidate Sophie Barker announced today that, if elected as Mayor, she would make it a priority to bring international flights back to Dunedin airport.
The Great Mayoral Debate – Business South
What have the Mayoral candidates got to say about business? How will they help businesses flourish? Join a 90 minutes Mayoral Debate hosted by Business South. Check out the Youtube link to see what all the candidates said. https://youtu.be/ZYyMMugNAtY
Sophie rated top performing Councillor 2019-22
What an honour to be ‘awarded’ top performing DCC Councillor by the ODT Council reporter with a score of 7.5 . I’d been a bit worried for a while about what my mark would be and how I’d be perceived. I may not fill a flightful five minutes of speechifying at each opportunity, but I …
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