I hope a woman is going to put her name forward for the Mayoralty at the local body elections in October.

In my 30 years as a ratepayer I think the best Mayor was when we had a lady Mayor Jan Beange. She did try to run the council like a business, not that she got much help from her council or from council staff.

What we need is someone who has not been on council.

I must say, that like a lot of people, how disappointed I have been with the 10 new councillors.

Perhaps with a good strong leader things could change.

So come on ladies - let's see a good strong woman on the voting paper for Mayor.

EK Mills, Tauranga City