2022

Mayor of Upper Hutt

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 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 Upper Hutt City Council mayoral election.

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Hellen Swales

Hellen Swales

Angela McLeod

Angela McLeod

Wayne Guppy

Wayne Guppy

Blair Griffiths

Blair Griffiths

Keith Bennett

Keith Bennett

Angela McLeod

Independent

| Councillor – Upper Hutt

Angela McLeod

Independent

| Councillor – Upper Hutt

Why I'm standing

I believe that Upper Hutt can be place where all of us can thrive, because our environment, cultural and community are thriving.

About me

My leadership approach is empowering, caring and based on collaboration and active listening. I believe in fairness, transparency and representing the best interests of our community. As mayor I will support innovative ways of working in partnership and making council accessible to residents.

My priorities
  1. Make decisions to support our city develop in ways that support inclusion, safety and wellbeing.
  2. Ensure that the council is engaged and listening to the community with openness and integrity.
  3. Lead practices to build our resilience and to protect our natural environment and food systems.
Current role

Councillor – Upper Hutt

Before politics

Advisor

Residence

Whiteman's Valley

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I believe that Upper Hutt can be place where all of us can thrive, because our environment, cultural and community are thriving.

About me

My leadership approach is empowering, caring and based on collaboration and active listening. I believe in fairness, transparency and representing the best interests of our community. As mayor I will support innovative ways of working in partnership and making council accessible to residents.

My priorities
  1. Make decisions to support our city develop in ways that support inclusion, safety and wellbeing.
  2. Ensure that the council is engaged and listening to the community with openness and integrity.
  3. Lead practices to build our resilience and to protect our natural environment and food systems.
Current role

Councillor – Upper Hutt

Before politics

Advisor

Residence

Whiteman's Valley

Age

56

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