Dave Taylor

I've lived in Hamilton my whole life, on both sides of the river, and as both renter and ratepayer.  I went to school in Melville and studied at Waikato University.  I've seen the best of our city - and see where we can do better. 

It's my ambition to see a thriving Kirikiriroa Hamilton - a creative and culturally exciting hub that draws in students, businesses, families, and tourists.  My priorities include: future-proofing our aging infrastructure to ensure long-term performance and climate resilience; supporting multi-modal transport to reduce traffic congestion and give choice as to how we get around; and investing in local community projects and events to support our local identity and drive tourism to our centre. 

I will use my skills as a strategic advisor and consultant, and from working with leadership teams like the One Victoria Trust (The Meteor Theatre), to drive meaningful change to our city.