Mayor of Kaipara
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 Kaipara District Council mayoral election.
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Ash Nayyar
Why I'm standing
I believe council can provide core services without increasing the rates. Wasteful spending must stop immediately.
About me
I am an experienced business banker and mentor who helped turn around many struggling commercial operations into profitable ones. I've a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA in Finance (McGill, Canada). I lead with integrity and fairness and will use those qualities in my term. I promise a transparent and responsible council which works for you; not against you!
My priorities
- Freeze the rates and focus on delayed capital projects to complete them at the earliest.
- Fix the roads and find affordable durable solutions through local knowledge, avoiding consultants.
- Provide a transparent council with no closed-door decisions and consultation with the public first.
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