Name: Lynn Bocking.
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Name of ticket or independent: Independent.
Are you a mayoral candidate? No.
Are you currently an Orange councillor? No.
Age: 68.
Family: Married with four adult children and nine grandchildren.
What do you do for a living? I am retired and worked for 25 years on the outdoor staff at Orange City Council.
How long have you lived in Orange? Born and bred here.
What is the best part of living in Orange? I love the weather.
Why are you running for Orange City Council? To make sure ratepayers’ money is responsibly managed and to try to update our roads, footpaths and sporting facilities.
How would you assess the performance of the current council? We had a couple of councillors who worked very hard to make a difference, but it’s time for some new thoughts.
If elected, would you lobby to reduce, maintain or raise rates? If you would reduce them, which services or council undertakings would you eliminate to do so? It would be hard to reduce rates, though I would like to. If we can maintain them at the same level that would be a good start.
Council has budgeted $17 million for roadworks in the next road-building season. Is this enough? Which roads should get priority? This needs to be looked at and priority given to the worst roads. Not a band-aid fix, either. Done correctly so that we don't have to keep going back.
We had a couple of councillors who worked very hard to make a difference, but it’s time for some new thoughts.
- Lynn Bocking
What is your plan for the Northern Distributor Road? Without knowing the current council’s plans, we would have to wait until elected.
Do you agree with the industrial re-zoning at Orange airport? What should the space be used for in the future? No, I don't agree with the industrial re-zoning at Orange Airport. That is something I will be pushing to discuss if I am elected.
What specific uses for the former Electrolux factory will you pursue or support? I would support anything that is beneficial to Orange and brings employment.
Do you agree with real estate agents and property developers being on council? Why or why not? No, I don’t think real estate agents or property developers should be on council. I believe they are in it for self -interest and not for the people of Orange.
What are the best ways council can help businesses prosper in the city? Don't charge the businesses for parking.
Is there enough parking in Orange? If not, where should additional car parks be constructed? We do need more parking. Maybe two-tiered parking is a possibility.
Do you support the proposed purpose-built sporting complex council has acquired land for to the north of the city? I am all for great sporting facilities, but we would need to look at what council has planned.
Are there any major projects you would champion if you elected? Roads, footpaths, parking and sporting facilities would be a great start.