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Poll: Who would you pick as your deputy, if you were Hamilton's mayor?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A new chapter is about to be written in the history of Hamilton’s leadership, but three of the city’s former mayors have some strong views on what the words should say.

And Paula Southgate, Andrew King and Margaret Evans are also divided on whether incoming mayor Tim Macindoe should appoint Geoff Taylor or Sarah Thomson to be his deputy.

Who would you pick? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Who would you pick as your deputy, if you were Hamilton's mayor?
  • 59.1% Geoff Taylor
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% Sarah Thomson
    40.9% Complete
22 votes
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