Tweed 5 Ned Wales

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Group: Independent

Ned Wales

Current occupation and background:

Assistant Professor, Sustainable Environments.

How long in the Tweed community?

Ned’s family moved to the region in 1972 and have been agricultural producers since.

Community involvement?

As a strategic planner, Ned Wales has volunteered his time to local government committees addressing issues regarding improving life in rural communities, the challenges of population growth, economic development and social equity.

Guiding values or principles?

Ned’s value set is based on intergeneration equity where people today provide a better world for the next generation.

Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?

Ned Wales is running as an independent candidate. Preferential voting suggestions?

Preferencing moderate progressive candidates.

Campaign budget?

Running a grassroots campaign reliant on friends and family for support.

Top three issues facing your area?

The major issues facing the electorate are impacts of climate change, housing affordability, support of local business and infrastructure provision that keeps pace with population growth.