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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support community events that local residents can enjoy, and iconic events that benefit our small businesses and special communities.

    Rebalance expenditure on the low patronage museums and art gallery, and redirect funding to community activities that benefit locals.

    Maintain our council facilities (pools, parks and gardens, libraries, halls) to a serviceable standard and they are accessible and affordable.

  • Maximise the top reputation Gore District has for its cultural and art facilities, locally, regionally and nationally.

    Continue to build on the top reputation sporting facilities that the Gore District has to ensure their use is maximised regionally and nationally.

    Ensure that the reshaped and renewed James Cumming centre and library is completed and in operation as soon as possible.

  • Support community events that local residents can enjoy, and iconic events that benefit our small businesses and special communities.

    Rebalance expenditure on the low patronage museums and art gallery, and redirect funding to community activities that benefit locals.

    Maintain our council facilities (pools, parks and gardens, libraries, halls) to a serviceable standard and they are accessible and affordable.

  • Maximise the top reputation Gore District has for its cultural and art facilities, locally, regionally and nationally.

    Continue to build on the top reputation sporting facilities that the Gore District has to ensure their use is maximised regionally and nationally.

    Ensure that the reshaped and renewed James Cumming centre and library is completed and in operation as soon as possible.