2022

Mayor of Southland

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 Southland District Council mayoral election.

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Rob Scott

Rob Scott

Gary Tong

Gary Tong

Don Byars

Don Byars

Kirsty Pickett

Kirsty Pickett

Wendy Joy Baker

Wendy Joy Baker

Geoffrey Young

Geoffrey Young

Wendy Joy Baker

Independent

Wendy Joy Baker

Independent

Why I'm standing

I truly care and want to reduce rates, which can be done I feel. There needs to be better customer service. There needs to be fairness overall, and people allowed to present at all council meetings and to all annual plans. There needs to be more arts and sports in Southland. There need to be formal certificates of appreciation for all volunteers available from council. There is a need for improved dog control in Southland.

About me

I truly care. Have been a ratepayer in Southland since 2013. Have done lots of volunteer work including for RSA and Salvation Army so know the value of caring. Worked in Council Environment for eight years. Qualifications in sports, art, compliance and regulatory, horticulture, teaching etc. Successful sportswoman (World Masters Games Medalist for running 2017, Sports Blues Awards, etc.) Know the important value of healthy lifestyle and want to encourage more of this.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Better and fairer customer service.
  3. Better dog control.
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55

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Why I'm standing

I truly care and want to reduce rates, which can be done I feel. There needs to be better customer service. There needs to be fairness overall, and people allowed to present at all council meetings and to all annual plans. There needs to be more arts and sports in Southland. There need to be formal certificates of appreciation for all volunteers available from council. There is a need for improved dog control in Southland.

About me

I truly care. Have been a ratepayer in Southland since 2013. Have done lots of volunteer work including for RSA and Salvation Army so know the value of caring. Worked in Council Environment for eight years. Qualifications in sports, art, compliance and regulatory, horticulture, teaching etc. Successful sportswoman (World Masters Games Medalist for running 2017, Sports Blues Awards, etc.) Know the important value of healthy lifestyle and want to encourage more of this.

My priorities
  1. Reduce rates.
  2. Better and fairer customer service.
  3. Better dog control.
Before politics

Volunteer

Residence

Nightcaps

Age

55

Connect via

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