Mayor of Napier
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 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 Napier City Council mayoral election.
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Nigel Simpson
Why I'm standing
I want Napier to be the best provincial city in New Zealand.
About me
I have served our community for two terms and before that as a public servant.
My priorities
- Rewrite the long-term plan to provide transparency about the must-do activity costs.
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