Andrew King (mayor)

Andrew King was the Mayor of Hamilton, New Zealand, from October 2016 to October 2019.

Andrew King
35th Mayor of Hamilton
In office
9 November 2016 (2016-11-09) – 24 October 2019 (2019-10-24)
Preceded byJulie Hardaker
Succeeded byPaula Southgate
Personal details
Born1960/1961 (age 58–59)[1]

Early life

King attended Hamilton Boys' High School and completed an apprenticeship in combustion engine reconditioning before training as an electrician and working self-employed. King worked for three years in London in building maintenance. After returning to New Zealand, he began property investment in Hamilton and Auckland and opened the businesses Kings Cars and Kings Finance.[2]

City council and mayor

King ran for the Hamilton city council in the West ward with his son Josh on the "Two Generations" ticket in the 2013 elections. King received the fifth-most votes and was elected. However, Josh received the eighth-most and was not elected.[3]

King announced his mayoral campaign on 1 August 2016.[4] He was elected mayor in the 2016 election held on 8 October, and began his term on 9 November.[1] King will finish his term on 24 October 2019.[5]

Personal life

King is Christian.[6] He is married to Anne, and the couple have three children.[4]

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References
  1. Leaman, Aaron (20 October 2016). "Andrew King talks Hamilton, city hall and his rapid rise to the top". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. Wilson, Libby (21 April 2017). "Hamilton Mayor Andrew King buys riverside home". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  3. "Hamilton City Council – Final Result" (PDF). Hamilton City Council. 17 October 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2015.
  4. Wilson, Libby (1 August 2016). "Hamilton City Council's Andrew King is standing for mayor". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  5. "Paula Southgate is Hamilton's new Mayor" (Press release). Hamilton City Council. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  6. Taylor, Geoff (26 May 2015). "Hamilton's Andrew King may take tilt at becoming mayor". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by
Julie Hardaker		 Mayor of Hamilton
2016–2019		 Succeeded by
Paula Southgate
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