Hi, I'm Victoria Short.

I'm a local East Coast Bays resident, an elected member of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, and a volunteer trustee for Life Education Trust

About me

During 2019 - 2022, I led the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board as Deputy Chair emphasising transparency, accountability and action. Currently as a member I still hold these principles strongly. Prior to the local board, I spent 6 years advocating to Council and Central Government on behalf of our residents as electorate agent for MP’s Hon Murray McCully then his successor. I'm a trained accountant, a volunteer trustee for Life Education North Shore, a member of the Institute of Directors, an executive member of a local business association and an active volunteer with many of our wonderful community organisations

What I stand for

A laser focus on council expenditure with an emphaisis on value for money
Decision making that considers long term future implications
A focus on core council business
Stricter accountability and oversight of all Council Controlled Organisations (CCO).
An emphasis on community needs rather than personal politics
Complete transparency in decision making with no conflicts of interest
A collaborative approach with other elected members for the direct benefit of residents within our community
An accessible, approachable, and available member who is always willing to listen and engage