FORMER AFL star Warwick Capper has turned his focus to politics, announcing he will run for mayor of the Gold Coast.

Capper, who has recently worked as a Gold Coast “meter man” topping up parking meters on the Queensland tourist strip, said he will run as a mayoral candidate in the March Gold Coast City election.

He joins a growing list of challengers to Mayor and former Olympian Ron Clarke, which also includes Elvis impersonator Dean Vegas, who unsuccessfully contested the 2004 election.

The former Brisbane Bear and Sydney Swan said his status as an “icon” gave him a good chance in the poll.

“I’ve got a huge background over the past 22 years,” Capper said.

“If Ron can do it, and an Elvis impersonator, why can’t I?

“A lot of people like me and respect me for what I did with the Swans, and a lot of kids like me.”

Among his election policies are the legalisation of prostitution and the introduction of a curfew on the coast’s licensed venues.

“I want to legalise prostitution,” Capper said.

“I also want to clean the Gold Coast up.

“I think the clubs should be shut after 1am, it’s too late. There’s too much drugs and alcohol, we’ve got to clean up the streets for starters.”

The annual Schoolies celebration also needed a major overhaul, he said.

“I think they should clean up Schoolies week, it’s bad for the Gold Coast.”

Capper has also revealed his plans to make a TV program, to be screened on his website, which will feature interviews with celebrities from around the world.

The address is warrickcapper.com.

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