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Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes NZ First MP’s Resignation
Taxpayers’ Union Welcomes NZ First MP’s Resignation
The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming NZ
First MP, Clayton Mitchell’s resignation from the Tauranga
City Council, despite Party Leader Winston Peters' public comments
in July that Mr Mitchell would do both jobs if elected
to Parliament. The Union's Executive Director, Jordan
Williams, says:
“We’ve previously criticised Mr Mitchell for intending to ‘double dip’ as councillor and MP, and we welcome his change of heart. Tauranga ratepayers will be pleasantly surprised by the resignation given party leader Winston Peters’ comments back in July that Mr Mitchell would do both jobs.”
“NZ First MPs have a history of ‘double-dipping’. Deputy leader Tracey Martin continued to receive remuneration as a Rodney local board member after becoming an MP."
A by-election to find a new councillor for the Mount/Papamoa Ward will be held on 17 February 2015. More information is available on the Tauranga City Council website.
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