Standing with ‘All Us Moderates’
Jacqueline Walter
Age: n/a Occupation: Former primary school teacher Marital status: Married
What sets you apart from the other mayoral candidates?
Perhaps I am the only candidate to say that if I had been the mayor, we would have said ‘‘no’’ regarding mandating and lockdowns. We would not have participated in confusions. Policing by informed consent is our way. The Covid science was not settled and the majority knew it. Our tolerance and good citizenship was illused by central government. I won’t brush the Covid upsets under the carpet and I will act upon the ongoing Covid issue. I will also lead the conversation regarding the politicisation of climate change.
How would you promote function and unity within the council governance team?
I hope the citizens vote for talented and diligent councillors, and disable the political partisan bloc. I would be your social mayor. I enjoy harmonising and teamwork, and I think I can quickly learn the ropes around the council table and various committees. The most important attributes for your mayor to deliver is the tone, ethics, vision, approachability and availability.
I am nonpartisan politically. I belong with ‘‘All Us Moderates’’.
What are your personal views on the Three Waters reforms?
I do not tolerate politicians saying that we must avoid emotions about all this. My view is formed by the feelings and research of affected parties (all of us). It is widely acknowledged that Three Waters Reform is mostly bad, and atrocious in its delivery. Let’s avoid future wasteful debacles of authoritarianism, fear and dogma. Of course, we all want quality water systems. Stop Three Waters now. Central government bullies lost their chance on the workable bits.
How would you promote Invercargill as a place to live and work?
The notion of promoting Invercargill and Bluff by assuming ratepayers’ money is very yesteryear. Positive views of the South just happen, because . . . ‘‘All Us Moderates’’. We are the majority, and positively humming. Elite minds harp on about using other people’s money, and the frowny handwringers stall and still do nothing of lasting value. The best thing we can do for ourselves is to vote in happy, decisive leaders. No rates increase above inflation. If this promise were to be broken, I’d resign — cut and paste this for your scrapbook.
What do you believe the problems are with the existing Local Government Act and how would you fix it?
Fix it? Now you really are asking for a protesting mayor. Protesting is not my usual style, but ‘‘All Us Moderates’’ are provoked. LGNZ does not work for us locally. It doesn’t even work for New Zealand. We must insist on our rights, whatever it takes, peacefully and firmly. Decisive and persevering, rather than complacent waffling along. Fix this local government law mongering? Stop the stealth? Absolutely, but shouldn't I be saying instead that I’d like to be our PM?