Mayor of Matamata-Piako
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 Matamata-Piako District Council mayoral election.
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Roman Jackson
Why I'm standing
I am simply running for mayor as an alternative option if you are not happy with the status quo. I am your stubborn and uncompromising voice against central government. I believe our community has great potential but now needs excitement and change to move the next generations into the future. I feel at the moment we are not thinking big enough.
About me
As your Army Veteran candidate, my reputation means a lot to me and gaining public trust and respect is a critical part of maintaining my own reputation. I prioritise gaining public trust. I believe inviting the ratepayer as official shareholders in all council investments is the single biggest first step to take in a truly democratic society.
My priorities
- Make all ratepayers 50% legal shareholders in all council investments because that is democracy.
- Phase out the ratepayer by investing in freehold rental properties because that is common sense.
- Expand CCTV and implement nightly drone surveillance to become New Zealand’s most security alert community.
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