Horizons Council is holding a by-election to replace long-serving councillor Pat Kelly, who passed away earlier this year.
Local Focus spoke to candidates for the Palmerston North ward to get their views on important local issues.
Jono Naylor has three priorities: cleaning up waterways, increasing employment opportunities and improving the public transport system.
You can check out other candidates here:
Ross Barber
Chris Teo-Sherrell
Jack Dowds
Fifth candidate Grant Seton declined to be intreviewed for this series.
