I’m standing for Auckland Council to change how our city is run.

Despite all it’s flaws, I love Auckland and I know it has the potential to be the best place to live, work and visit.

Living in the heart of Botany, I've enjoyed everything that East Auckland has to offer. It's been a pleasure to volunteer alongside other passionate locals to make our community safer, promote local tourism and provide opportunities for local youth.

During this time, I’ve spoken to countless residents, business owners and community leaders who are frustrated with the lack of vision, progress and accountability that is holding our city back. Not enough is being done to address transport, housing, climate change, wasteful spending and poor communication.

We need change.

I have over 15 years of business improvement experience, working in large, complex organisations eliminating waste, improving delivery and cutting through bureaucracy. I have community and commercial governance experience. I know what it takes to lead an organisation through significant change and have the practical experience to make it happen.

My core priorities are to address our transport issues, lift the quality of the decision making and improve engagement with the community. I firmly believe that my skills in business improvement, combined with my governance experience and passion for my community is what is needed to move our city forward.

Vote for change, vote Damian Light for Council.