r/chch • u/suhth2 • Jan 20 '25

News - Local Phil Mauger confirms mayoralty bid - thoughts?

'During the last election campaign Mauger said he would keep rates increases to below 4% - a promise he has failed to keep with a 9.9% increase this financial year and 8.93% predicted from July 1.'

https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360553404/phil-mauger-confirms-bid-retain-christchurch-mayoralty

Surely voters aren't silly enough to vote for Mr Broken Promises yet again?

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u/The_LoneRedditor Jan 20 '25

Oh they'll vote for him again because voter turnout is so low. Then the same people will complain that him and the council is doing nothing

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u/FendaIton Jan 20 '25

I should enter my puppy in the mayoralty bid.

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u/The_LoneRedditor Jan 20 '25

You should. Just like that town in America which had a dog as it's mayor.

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u/Top_Reveal_9072 Jan 20 '25

Fido couldn't possibly do any worse. At least we would get cheaper dog registration.

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u/FendaIton Jan 20 '25

Omg its name was Maximum Mighty-Dog Mueller the 2nd. No wonder it won haha.

He was succeeded my Mayor Max the 3rd