Read about Desley Simpson net worth, age, husband, children, height, family, parents, salary and party as well as other information you need to know.
Introduction
Desley Simpson is a New Zealand politician. She is currently an Auckland councillor. In October 2022, Simpson was chosen as the deputy mayor of Auckland.
Early life
| Name | Desley Simpson |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 50-65 years |
| Height | 1.71m |
Desley Simpson was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Simpson attended Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland, where she learned to play the organ. She is still an organist. Simpson’s grandfather Sir James Donald was also a politician in Auckland and she paid tribute to him in her maiden speech and wore the fob chain presented to him when he became deputy chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board in 1935.
Political career
Desley Simpson is a member of the National Party. She chaired the Hobson Community Board in the Auckland City Council. With the merger of Auckland City Council into the Auckland Council, Simpson was elected to the Ōrākei Local Board at the 2010 elections and became the chairperson.
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Simpson was re-elected in 2013. At the 2016 Auckland elections, Simpson stood for the Ōrākei ward on the council, following an announcement by incumbent Cameron Brewer that he would not stand for re-election.
She stood for Communities and Residents, despite the formation of Auckland Future, a group supported by the National Party. Simpson was elected to council in a landslide, receiving over 18,000 votes. The Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff, appointed her as the deputy chair of the finance and performance committee.
Desley Simpson was re-elected in the 2022 Auckland elections and was chosen by incoming mayor Wayne Brown as the deputy mayor of Auckland. Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.
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She is one of the richest and most influential politicians in New Zealand. She stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.
Husband
Is Desley Simpson married? Desley Simpson is married to her husband Peter Goodfellow, they had their wedding in New Zealand. Her current husband is the National Party president. She was previously married to her first husband National MP, Scott Simpson, and they separated between 2004-2005. Since September 2008, she has lived with her husband Goodfellow, who defeated her former husband for the party presidency in 2009.
Desley Simpson net worth
How much is Desley Simpson worth? Desley Simpson net worth is estimated at around $1 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a politician. Desley Simpson’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $250,000 dollars annually.
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