Far North councillor signals potential resignation over Act party placement
A Far North councillor says she would resign if ranked in Act's top 10 or 11.
Davina Smolders, a Far North councillor, has indicated she would step down from her council position if placed in Act's top 10 or 11 on the party's candidate list. Such a resignation would trigger a byelection, potentially costing around $100,000.
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Far North councillor Davina Smolders could trigger $100,000 byelection
Davina Smolders says she would resign if placed in Act’s top 10 or 11.