Mayor of Whangārei
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 Whangarei District Council mayoral election.
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Brad Flower
Why I'm standing
I have always been passionate about our district. I believe I can add value to the district with my positive collaborative management style. I have been well connected within the community for the past 30 years and have worked in and across diverse groups of people.
About me
As a civil engineer, I have spent over 30 years working in local civil construction. During this time, I immersed myself in governance roles on executive boards of local community, school, contracting and sporting organisations. In the past 20 years particularly, I worked in senior infrastructure management roles in Northland. I understand the importance of building relationships, trust, openness and working together.
My priorities
- Build a cohesive positive environment for all councillors to participate and thrive in.
- Settle (and move on from) long outstanding issues. This is important to be able to move forward.
- Review the current procurement model and gain the confidence of the local infrastructure industry.
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