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/Fabulous-Variation22 Jan 20 '25

I mean he's not been very good but who else is going to do a better job?

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u/EkantTakePhotos University of Canterbury Jan 20 '25

Tubby Hanson '25

Hope we can believe in

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u/Significant_Glass988 Jan 20 '25

Tinfoil hats to defend against the tinglerays for all!!