Mayor of Wellington
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 Wellington City Council mayoral election.
Mayor of Wellington candidates
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Ray Chung
INDEPENDENT TOGETHER - Vote For IT
Karl Tiefenbacher
Independent
Joan Shi
Independent
Scott Caldwell
The Scoot Foundation
Diane Calvert
Not Affiliated
William Pennywize
Pennywize the Rewilding Clown
Alex Baker
Independent
Josh Harford
Aotearoa New Zealand Silly Hat Party
Rob Goulden
My Vision for the City 2050
Andrew Little
Labour
Kelvin Hastie
Independent
Donald McDonald
Mcdone waiting 2coming terms Passover
Joan Shi
Why I'm standing
My two children and I have enjoyed 13 wonderful years living in this city. As Wellington is my children's hometown, I have a genuine passion for making Wellington a better place. However, I can see that Wellington is not in good shape, particularly regarding its current financial situation and aging infrastructure.
About me
Having lived 13 wonderful years in Wellington, I have joined several clubs that I consider my communities. Growing up in a business family and with experience in international trade, international banking, NGOs and IT, I believe I would bring significant value to the council table.
My priorities
- Prioritise council spending towards core infrastructure and essential services for the community.
- Provide better and more affordable public transportation as it carries more people, rain or shine.
- Nurture a business-friendly environment as businesses are our backbone.
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