Mayor of Dunedin
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 single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Dunedin City Council mayoral election.
Mayor of Dunedin candidates
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Marie Laufiso
Building Kotahitaka
Mickey Treadwell
Green Party
Pamela Taylor
Independent
Doug Hall
Benedict Ong
Lync Aronson
Independent-Fully Funded City Council
Andrew Simms
Future Dunedin
Carmen Houlahan
Independent
Flynn (Nisvett) Nisbett
Aotearoa New Zealand Silly Hat Party
David Milne
Independent
Lee Vandervis
Independent
Zenith (aka Ruthven Allimrac) Rose-Wills
The Radical Action Faction
Mandy Mayhem
Jules Radich
Independent
Sophie Barker
Independent - working for you
Lianna Macfarlane
Independent
Andrew Simms
Why I'm standing
Now, more than ever, Dunedin needs strong and effective leadership if it is to achieve its true potential as a great small city. Dunedin is growing at half the rate of the NZ average when it has the assets to be growing and thriving at twice the national rate. The opportunity to build a better city for children and grandchildren is now, not in another three years' time.
About me
My experience is not as a career politician, but has been gained in the real world. Mine was a working-class upbringing in Dunedin. I started with nothing and built one of New Zealand's largest motor companies which today employs 350 people. This was only possible by building a team around me, having a clear vision and working every hour to deliver. That is what I now bring to the Dunedin City Council.
My priorities
- Rebuild trust and confidence in the DCC by ending secret meetings and reports and getting the people back onside.
- Immediately review all operating and capital expenses to lower rates rises and debt.
- Institute policies to encourage growth and economic development with real initiatives, not just talk.
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