MEDIA STATEMENT 

COUNCILLOR MCCONNELL STEPPING DOWN

Councillor Paul (Porky) McConnell announced at today's’ Council meeting that he will be stepping down from his role as Otorohanga Ward Councillor.

 In light of Councillor McConnells resignation Council is now required to hold a bi-election. We are awaiting advice from our Electoral Officer (Warwick Lampp) at Electionz around the time-frames for this process.

 It was Councillor McConnells second term on Council. During his first term he was also Chair of the Otorohanga Community Board. Mayor Max Baxter said that Porky has made a major contribution to the Otorohanga Community and wishes him all of the best for his future endeavours.

 

Tanya Winter

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Otorohanga District Council