2022

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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Victoria Kaye-Simmons

Victoria Kaye-Simmons

Sam Jennings

Sam Jennings

Bernie Wanden

Bernie Wanden

Victoria Kaye-Simmons

Independent

| Elected Levin ward councillor

Victoria Kaye-Simmons

Independent

| Elected Levin ward councillor

Why I'm standing

I'm a proud fourth generation Horowhenua'n. Its always been the people across our district that keep me energised and committed to working for impactful change within our community. Strong relationships across our rohe need to be enhanced to ensure we deliver on thriving and growing together. Having extra elected members at the table with the introduction of Māori wards is an exciting opportunity to focus on our people and the diversity within our district.

About me

A core strength of mine is listening and hearing what people are saying. My experience with bringing people together to find solutions is evident in the number of committees I chair at a local and national level. Being born, raised and educated and raised my children here, I've been a part of my community well before I was first elected and proves my committent and connection to my community. I'm real, honest, local.

My priorities
  1. Ensure a connected, elected team on the ground, enhance inclusivity.
  2. Enable youth to participate and engage at a council and community forum level.
  3. Introduce flexible ways for our young families to engage, go to where they are, their spaces.
Current role

Elected Levin ward councillor

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Levin

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I'm a proud fourth generation Horowhenua'n. Its always been the people across our district that keep me energised and committed to working for impactful change within our community. Strong relationships across our rohe need to be enhanced to ensure we deliver on thriving and growing together. Having extra elected members at the table with the introduction of Māori wards is an exciting opportunity to focus on our people and the diversity within our district.

About me

A core strength of mine is listening and hearing what people are saying. My experience with bringing people together to find solutions is evident in the number of committees I chair at a local and national level. Being born, raised and educated and raised my children here, I've been a part of my community well before I was first elected and proves my committent and connection to my community. I'm real, honest, local.

My priorities
  1. Ensure a connected, elected team on the ground, enhance inclusivity.
  2. Enable youth to participate and engage at a council and community forum level.
  3. Introduce flexible ways for our young families to engage, go to where they are, their spaces.
Current role

Elected Levin ward councillor

Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Levin

Age

50

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