John Mcdonald

I am standing for Mayor to be involved in the debates around Hamilton's future. With my skills and abilities, analysing Council wrongdoing as a councillor is a better place for me than attending ceremonies as Mayor. 

I am advocating for a simple city rather than a 'Smart City'. 

 The 'Smart City' tries to manage a city's people. A simple city will instead work for the people and respect their rights. 

 My vision for a simple city includes: clear and fair rules; transparent planning and contracting processes; making the bureaucracy less complicated and less expensive; focusing on core infrastructure, responsible maintenance, and robust systems; recruiting and retaining competent staff rather than becoming reliant on fickle and intrusive technology. 

I am asking Hamilton City to vote harder this election. 

If you want a better Hamilton, rank multiple candidates for both your ward councillors and Mayor to prevent your vote being wasted.