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Letters: For Rotorua council, empathy first, business nous last

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1 Sep, 2019 04:00 PM2 mins to read

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People have guts to put their hands up for council, says a reader. Photo / File

People have guts to put their hands up for council, says a reader. Photo / File

It is my opinion that any person who decides to stand for our council deserves congratulations, at least they have the courage to put their hand up and accept public scrutiny.

I disagree with J Robertson(Letters, August 31) when he says "it is important to know if these candidates have any business acumen".

My list of acumens for a candidate would have business experience well down the list. I prefer to see a demonstration of empathy for people, the ability to recognise the social needs of all sectors of our community, and the ability to see what is needed to help our city stay a good place to live in.

The business viewpoint of profit and loss would come near last.

(Abridged)
John Pakes
Ngongotahā

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