NEXT Tuesday, Junee councillors will decide if mayor Lola Cummins will start her 18th term in the town's top job.
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So far, there is only one other nomination for mayor from Councillor Neil Smith, who said he was hoping to unseat one of Junee's longest-serving mayors.
Cr Cummins said having a challenger in the ballot was beneficial.
"No-one should get complacent - it's healthy to have people prepared to put their hand up," she said.
For Cr Cummins, there are still several unfinished projects and issues facing council.
She said which ever major political party claimed victory in the state election in March, things were unlikely to stay the same for local government.
The recreation centre also remains a focus, with further work planned to make it a more sustainable facility.
Cr Smith said he believed it was time for a change.
"I've never gone out and solicited votes," he said. "A dyed in the wool politician might go out and chase votes and make promises, but that's not my approach, I just rely on others to make their decisions without pressure.
"I don't have any real problems with the current leadership.
"We've achieved some great things, but perhaps we're drifting a little too much.
"I would like to see more focus on the future.
"(To) get in the helicopter and have a look at the forest," he said.
Cr Smith said he was also aiming to make it easier for residents to speak to council.
"I'm disappointed with the way councillors and constituents have been treated in the meeting room," he said.
Cr Smith said he'd like to see some common courtesies extended to people especially when they are faced with a daunting task such as speaking to councillors.
Councillors will vote on mayor and deputy mayor on September 16.