Mayor Jepson changes seats

 Kaipara Mayor, Craig Jepson, will not be contesting the Mayoralty in the forthcoming elections but will instead stand for the Mangawhai ward as a councillor. Jepson said the move would allow him to focus on local issues in his ward.

He is endorsing his deputy mayor, Jonathan Larsen, for the mayoralty. He said Larsen is the perfect person to build on the solid base that has been established during his term as Mayor.   

Larsen is standing on a platform of “Stability – Unity -  Leadership”.  He has been on the council for 12 years, the last 3 as the deputy Mayor. 

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