Mayor of Auckland
The Auckland Mayor leads the governing body of Auckland Council. The mayor’s job is to promote a vision for Auckland 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 Auckland Council mayoral election. 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 Auckland Council mayoral election.
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Eric Boon Leong Chuah
Why I'm standing
Ensure transparency, accountability and due diligence in council management and allocation of financial resources to reduce excessive spending. Ensure there is no exorbitant unnecessary spending such as the 1.2 billion dollar overspend on road cones of temporary traffic management which are unremoved, costing council five to six dollars per cone. Extrapolate that 100 road cones left on side roads uncollected for years. Audit the 14 billion dollar debt, with an extra 3 billion dollars in the last three years.
About me
I am an associate member of RSA and Lion's Club and Salvation Army and believe in a community sharing approach to community issues rather than an adversarial approach. I have a policy making background with the European Commission and German Parliament on their immigration policy legislated in 2019, combined with business, management and sales experience in NZ as Telstra Clear sales executive, assistant manager of city developments, AsiaPac manager of Fire Denyers, insurance broker and café owner, which adds experience and value.
My priorities
- Ensure Auckland Council long-term plans till 2034 and Watercare cost projections are within budget.
- Implement accountability systems in awarding contracts via tendering and reduce overspending.
- Reduce unnecessary expenditure and conduct due diligence on rate and water increases of 48% in 2026.
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