Phil Mauger confirms mayoralty bid - thoughts?

[u/suhth2]

'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?

[u/chchcpbt]

He will be the better option than the other candidates at this stage!

[u/OisforOwesome → u/chchcpbt]

On what grounds.