Mayor of Tasman

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 Tasman District Council mayoral election.

Richard Sherwood Johns

Richard Sherwood Johns

Why I'm standing

I want to restore accountability.

About me

I listen and absorb. I am solution based on logic and common sense. I am prepared to delegate, allow debate and accept different opinions.

My priorities
  1. Establish financial stability and responsible spending.
  2. Establish elected member control rather than bureaucratic control.
  3. Establish accountability and lift the level of competence.
Before politics

Earth moving

Residence

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Why I'm standing

I want to restore accountability.

About me

I listen and absorb. I am solution based on logic and common sense. I am prepared to delegate, allow debate and accept different opinions.

My priorities
  1. Establish financial stability and responsible spending.
  2. Establish elected member control rather than bureaucratic control.
  3. Establish accountability and lift the level of competence.
Before politics

Earth moving

Residence

Riwaka

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