Mayor of Horowhenua
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 Horowhenua District Council mayoral election.
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Sam Jennings
Why I'm standing
I'm running because council isn't performing as it should be. With the right leadership, direction, monitoring and accountability, I know council can be better and an organisation that people become proud of, respect and value. I believe that with strong leadership council can finally address longstanding issues like broken footpaths and flooding – it requires focus and prioritisation of the core stuff, not fluff.
About me
Over the last three years, I've been one of the most active, engaged and hard-working councillors. I've contributed, challenged and been constructive to effect change. I've fought hard to increase council openness, lift performance, ensure accountability, tackle wasteful spending and improve governance practice. Council has new management, and now we need a new mayor to achieve real change to complete the refresh and refocus council desperately needs.
My priorities
- Support the new chief executive to get council's own house in order.
- Reign in the spending and ensure a culture of fiscal restraint and sensible spending decisions.
- Ensure good governance and that council is open, upfront and listens to you.
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