Watch the full Local Focus interview for Taylor's views on the region's biggest issues, and our less important quickfire questions.
Gareth Mill started his own transport business 11 years ago called D & I Transport Services.
He is also the chairman of Bexhaven Station in Tokomaru Bay.
"I put a lot of passion and effort into making that work, and that's part of going for council, I feel I can add value.
"When I put my mind to something I get right into it and make things happen."
Gareth is running in the Tairāwhiti General Ward.
He says roading will be his number one priority if elected.
And in the quickfire questions, he came up with a very good reason for someone to be arrested.
Other candidates chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.
Other candidates chose to not be interviewed by Local Focus.