Templeton vs Mauger
Sara Templeton has announced she will challenge Phil Mauger for the Christchurch Mayoralty. This is no surprise. The left are very unhappy they lost control of Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin mayoralties.
Chris Lynch has a roundup of section from her colleagues:
- Halswell Councillor Andrei Moore: Not endorsing anyone
- Harewood Councillor Aaron Keown: Not endorsing Sara’s bid as she has not made good decisions for the people of my ward Harewood.
- Waimairi Ward Councillor Sam MacDonald: A mayor needs to have the leadership traits that allow for people to work together. I’ve worked around the same table as Sara for five years now, and that isn’t the case. We do not need deeply cynical, chip-on-shoulder, political/ideological leadership
- Riccarton Ward Councillor Tyler Harrison-Hunt: not endorsing anyone
- Papanui Ward Councillor Victoria Henstock: I question her ability to process opinions other than her own
- Fendalton Councillor James Gough said he respected Templeton’s decision to run but reaffirmed his support for Mayor Phil Mauger
- Cashmere Ward Councillor Tim Scandrett: Neutral
- Central Ward Councillor Jake McLellan said Sara’s announcement “was great for democracy to have candidates.
- Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter did not say whether she would endorse Sara