Jim Anderton for Mayor!

"Christchurch 2021 has endorsed Jim Anderton for Mayor" said Darel Hall, chairman of the Christchurch 2021 candidate selection committee.

"The people's choice will be clear this election and we are confident Jim Anderton will be the people's mayor.  We have strongly aligned campaigns.  We will work with Jim Anderton to get him elected as mayor as well as a good team with him" said Christchurch 2021 Councillor Chrissie Williams.

"Christchurch 2021 was very pleased when Jim Anderton approached us to discuss his potential candidacy.  Jim Anderton is one of our city's best known and loved politicians, a champion of the people, a fighter for fairness and an advocate for access and opportunity. Jim has a proven record in parliament and around the city for acting with integrity in delivering positive initiatives that put people and their needs first" said Christchurch 2021 Councillor Chrissie Williams.

"He's just better for the people" said Christchurch 2021 Councillor Yani Johanson.  "He is a person of substance, credibility and mana – all the attributes we need in a mayor.  We are proud to have Jim Anderton providing leadership for the campaign to change Christchurch", said Christchurch 2021 Councillor Yani Johanson.

Christchurch 2021 Chair Megan Woods has been appointed to liaise between the campaign teams.

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