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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Jason Pieterse
Why I'm standing
We cannot improve without a strong foundation. I believe that foundation must be unbreakable and unshakeable, that cannot be pulled out from under us. We have those foundations in word as our human rights, but lack it in physicality. No-one deserves to struggle to live and suffer to survive. I am running to ensure that foundation is solidified and will stand against anyone who aims to crack and divide us.
About me
I would make a good elected representative because I believe running for the mayoral role is running on a vision held for the community. The vision I hold is for a council that doesn't remain idle when change is needed to ensure the well-being and interests of the people it is meant to represent is secure. I will give more power to your voices for us to hold representatives accountable together.
My priorities
- Ensure the cost-of-living and housing crises are addressed with applicable solutions.
- Strengthen the connections of local communities and community members.
- Increase the ability of community engagement to make differences that matter.
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