NA mayor calls on councillors to collaborate across council chambers

As he called on municipal councillors of the fifth council to collaborate across council chambers in his first address to the council for 2025, New Amsterdam Mayor Wainwright McIntosh has said, “Our mission is to serve the people of this great town; to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through providing facilities, infrastructure and services to citizens, customers, visitors, businesses and state agencies in a friendly, effective, and competent manner.”
During that council meeting last Monday, the mayor said efforts this year should be focused on strengthening the bonds that exist between the municipality and citizens. He noted that the council would have to tackle critical issues confronting it as a united body. Among those issues are improvement to public infrastructure, and ensuring safety and accessibility for all.
The municipality, he said, would also have to focus on promoting economic development that creates job opportunities, and would have to place more effort on fostering community engagements and ensuring every voice is heard in council’s decision-making processes.
He also said environmental sustainability to secure a healthier future is a key factor which needs more focus from the council.
“We recognise that the path ahead will not be without challenges. However, as mayor for all citizens, I am confident that with unity, transparency, and a focus on common goals, we can overcome any obstacle. This year, I encourage each of us to deepen our commitment to collaboration: across council chambers, with other levels of government, and with the people of New Amsterdam,” Mayor McIntosh challenged. (G4)