Executive Mayor's Manifesto: 2021-2026 and beyond
A GLIMPSE AT THE FUTURE
The manifesto of the Executive Mayor must speak to the future planning of the municipality, but also to the needs and challenges identified during his inauguration speech on 16 November 2021.
Beginning of a journey
Not the municipality of 25 years ago
From a current future to a preferred future
Smart city syndrome / Small town revitalisation
A future where we focus on innovation and technology
We live in a ever changing world. Some don’t like but its inevitable.
OUR PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE
All linked, the success of the one is dependent on the success of the other.
Sustainability
Safe and caring communities
Opportunities
Good governance and financial management
Sustainability
Resource Management – Ensure adequate and sustainable water supply to residents and businesses for now and in the future – Storing capacity
Long term Infrastructure planning, implementation and maintenance to ensure sufficient capacity for expansion and economic growth
Road and sidewalk improvements
Electricity sustainability – green energy
Clean towns - end illegal dumping
All of these issues are critical to ensure that economic opportunities and growth are sustainable in the long run.
Safe and caring communities
Law Enforcement must assist in crime prevention through cooperation with all law enforcement stakeholders and role-players
End and prevent illegal activities including gangsterism and illegal racing
Social development and sustainability
Facilitate access to the economy
Promote child safety and development
Lobbying for and assisting vulnerable groups, including older persons and gender based violence victims.
Safety and social development are interdependent - Safety creates opportunities and opportunities flourish in safe spaces.
Opportunities
Tourism promotion of entire region
Local economic development
Skills development for the youth
EPWP programs to aid in skills transfer and employment opportunities.
Promote our towns to attract investment and economic development and growth.
Good governance and financial management
Clean audits, but more important service delivery
Responsible financial management
Creates confidence and attracts investment, ease of doing business.
Fiscal discipline
Continue to reduce red tape for investors and businesses