Hamilton is full of potential. But high debt, rising rates, and outdated systems are holding our city back. It’s time to take action, strengthen our foundations, and plan for a future that works for everyone.
1. Strengthen Our Foundations. Unlock Growth.
We can’t build a thriving city on shaky ground. High debt and rising rates are a barrier to progress, and we need leadership with the experience to spend smarter. My focus is on ensuring council funds are directed where they deliver real results—services that matter, infrastructure that lasts, and investments that unlock growth for the whole city.
2. Embrace Technology. Drive Innovation.
Hamilton deserves a council that works for the people, not the system. By modernising systems and embracing technology, we can deliver services faster, more efficiently, and transparently. Innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an opportunity to create local jobs, support businesses, and position Hamilton as a hub for the ideas and industries of the future.
3. Plan for Future Generations.
We cannot keep mortgaging our children’s future to pay today’s bills. Responsible decision-making today will protect Hamilton’s long-term prosperity. Every choice we make must balance immediate needs with future growth, sustainability, and opportunity—so that our children inherit a city that is strong, vibrant, and full of potential.
Let’s be clear: we can’t cycle our way out of debt, and more of the same councillors at council won’t solve Hamilton’s challenges. The city needs different leadership, new ideas, and a council that works for the people, not the system.
These priorities are more than words—they are a commitment to honest, future-focused leadership. Hamilton deserves a council that acts with transparency, accountability, and purpose. By focusing on smart spending, innovation, and long-term planning, we can unlock the city’s full potential for everyone who calls it home.
It’s time to strengthen the foundations, embrace the future, and plan for generations to come. Hamilton can be a city that doesn’t just survive—it thrives.
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Rachel Karalus
rachel@rachelkaralus.co.nz