Mayor of Hamilton

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city 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 single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hamilton City Council mayoral election.

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Paula Southgate

Independent

Mayor of Hamilton

Why I'm standing

I believe we have been through challenging, tough times. Things are improving but some challenges remain. Hamilton needs a positive leader, who works collaboratively with, empowers and unites others to achieve more. We need a leader to be a powerfully positive voice for our city. I am a collaborative, positive leader with proven results. I am motivated to ensure people are at the heart of our decision making and can thrive in our city.

About me

I love Hamilton and have lived her for 45 years. I have over 25 years of community and local government experience. I have a background in education, business support and community work. I have worked hard over 20 years across a range of portfolios from environment, transport and policy. I believe a mayor should support and enable councillors to use their skills and passions so that we have many leaders not just one.

My priorities

  1. Ensuring Hamilton is a safe city for all residents and businesses.
  2. Delivering sustainable growth for our city that provides affordable housing options in a nice way.
  3. Making sure Hamiltonians have, safe, affordable, sustainable, and convenient transport choices.

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