The lists are out. There are three candidates for Mayor of Rotorua, 28 people are running for council positions (remember no wards this time) and four for the Rotorua Lakes Community Board. There are also good turnouts for Lakes DHB and BOP Regional Council. Some of those standing are new, some have been elected before and others are standing for more than one position.
As you can imagine, people from all parts of the city are either intensely interested in the elections or hardly know they are happening, however after Saturday it will be very hard to miss the fact that it’s election time. The city and countryside will be covered, or possibly smothered in hoardings, posters and billboards. Some might call this visual pollution, however for others it can brighten up dull parts of town and for all residents it is a very clear reminder that if you want to have your say on who is chosen to guide the city, now is the time to make your vote count.
All of the current councillors are standing for re-election, however historically there is usually about 20% turnover. In the meantime, it’s business as usual on Council with meetings continuing almost right up to Election Day.
If you are interested in hearing from those standing for mayor then the Chamber of Commerce are hosting a breakfast for the mayoral candidates on Thursday 16th September at the Heritage Hotel. Tickets are available from the Chamber.
The first public Meet The Candidates meeting announced so far is on Monday 20th September at Lakes High School from 7-9 pm. More information is available from the Mokoia Community Association. I hope to see you there.
As you can imagine, people from all parts of the city are either intensely interested in the elections or hardly know they are happening, however after Saturday it will be very hard to miss the fact that it’s election time. The city and countryside will be covered, or possibly smothered in hoardings, posters and billboards. Some might call this visual pollution, however for others it can brighten up dull parts of town and for all residents it is a very clear reminder that if you want to have your say on who is chosen to guide the city, now is the time to make your vote count.
All of the current councillors are standing for re-election, however historically there is usually about 20% turnover. In the meantime, it’s business as usual on Council with meetings continuing almost right up to Election Day.
If you are interested in hearing from those standing for mayor then the Chamber of Commerce are hosting a breakfast for the mayoral candidates on Thursday 16th September at the Heritage Hotel. Tickets are available from the Chamber.
The first public Meet The Candidates meeting announced so far is on Monday 20th September at Lakes High School from 7-9 pm. More information is available from the Mokoia Community Association. I hope to see you there.
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