Committed to Hamilton.
Martin is standing for Council and the Waikato District Health Board because he is committed to Hamilton and believes Hamilton is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Martin Gallagher has lived in Hamilton all his life and is married with four children. The Waikato has been the family home for the past century.
Advocate for communities and residents.
Martin has wide experience in business, education and Local Government, previously serving Hamilton as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor and a Member of Parliament.
He has extensive experience as an advocate for communities and residents, representing their interests over decades with an inside knowledge of governmental processes.
Controlling debt and holding rates - but keeping a long term vision.
In the current environment of tough economic times for households and business, it is essential to have prudent financial management of the city by controlling debt and holding rates.
Councillors must also have a long term vision to create the conditions for our city to flourish.
The vision includes city planning and development with strategies to manage the increasing traffic volumes and the need to continue to improve public transport.
Passionate about the right of people.
Martin is standing for the Waikato District Health Board because he is passionate about the right of people in the region to be able to access good health care when they need it.
He has been a strong advocate for maintaining health services for both urban and rural communities.
He was one of a number of activists who successfully lobbied for the neuro-surgery unit
Endorsed by Sustainable Waikato as one of the Preferred Candidates in the 2010 Local Body Elections
What Are Local Elections?
The local elections happen every three years, the next local elections will be held between Friday 17 September and Saturday 9 October 2010. People vote to select members of councils and District Health Boards.
Contact Information
Phone. 07 838 1135
Mobile. 027 441 8434
Email. martin@martingallagher.co.nz
How Do I Vote?
Local council and district health board elections are done by postal voting. This means you will get and send your voting papers back in the mail if you enrolled by Friday 20 August 2010.
When Can I Vote?
Voting in the 2010 local council and district health board elections runs between Friday 17 September and midday Saturday 9 October 2010.
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