Tamah Alley (born 1985)[1] is a New Zealand local body politician who became the first female Mayor of Central Otago in late October 2024, succeeding the outgoing Tim Cadogan.
During the meeting, Alley said that the rate increases had been brewing for several years and that it affected a wide cross-section of society including pensioners, families and students.
[2] Following her appointment, Alley said that she and her fellow councillors would focus on "making democracy work" amid tough times for local governments, businesses, schools, jobs and families.
[3] On 8 November 2024, Alley acknowledged local dissatisfaction with an 18.5% rates increase following the CODC's annual residential survey, which found that only 44% of residents were satisfied with councillors' performances.
[6] In late November 2024, Alley and Mayor of Gore Ben Bell confirmed that their two councils would partner together to deliver water services to their communities, amidst rising costs.