“With a lesser level of intervention, namely a Crown Manager and Observer, we believe that the governance of Tauranga City Council can be transformed for the better.” Should a Crown Manager be appointed councillors would retain their positions but can be overruled on certain decisions if required. Councillors Steve Morris, Andrew Hollis, Kelvin Clout, Dawn Kiddie and John Robson previously voted against a motion requesting Mahuta appoint a Crown Manager to the council. Less than a month later, four of those councillors, signed this letter which requests a Crown Manager be appointed. Robson was the only councillor who did not sign.