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 …
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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 …
Sophie Barker Mayor of Dunedin 