Board Chair Jill Day says Monday night’s Board meeting voted unanimously to appoint Jesse.
Jesse’s background makes him well suited for the Board role – he lives locally, is employed locally, and works as a youth worker in the area. An ex-pupil at Tawa College, Jesse is also studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki.
Jill Day says Jesse, like Jackson Lacy, brings a young voice to the Board. “We need young people to get fully involved in their communities and to embrace local democracy – and Jesse is up to the challenge."
Jesse adds: “I am honoured to have been chosen for this role. I value the work of the Community Board and I look forward to working for my community.”
In his recent resignation letter, Jackson Lacy wrote: “Being able to contribute to this kaupapa for the past five years, alongside dedicated and talented people - both on the Board and across Council - has been the honour of a lifetime. We’ve achieved a lot over my time on the Board, and I know that whoever is appointed will be able to build on these wins”
Jill Day says: "we were very fortunate to have Jackson with his energy, enthusiasm and experience on the board for the past 5 years. We know that the community will be pleased to know that the perspectives of young people living in Tawa will continue to be present at the Board table."