2022

Mayor of Gore

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Gore District Council mayoral election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Build on the rural servicing success and history of the district to ensure that the development potential of the district is capitalised on.

    Continue to develop and expand on the council driven Mayors Taskforce for Jobs scheme where local businesses employ local people.

    Future-proof infrastructure both below and above ground to ensure that there are no hindrances when development occurs.

  • Provide small businesses support locally, encouraging peer networking, innovation and development of modern co-working spaces.

    Recognise the nature of our district as a service hub, and encourage business growth and development that builds on these services.

    Make the Gore District an attractive place for manufacturers to set up shop and have a good supply of enthusiastic and employable people.

  • Build on the rural servicing success and history of the district to ensure that the development potential of the district is capitalised on.

    Continue to develop and expand on the council driven Mayors Taskforce for Jobs scheme where local businesses employ local people.

    Future-proof infrastructure both below and above ground to ensure that there are no hindrances when development occurs.

  • Provide small businesses support locally, encouraging peer networking, innovation and development of modern co-working spaces.

    Recognise the nature of our district as a service hub, and encourage business growth and development that builds on these services.

    Make the Gore District an attractive place for manufacturers to set up shop and have a good supply of enthusiastic and employable people.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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