Thank you for coming this afternoon.
I have invited you here so I could share with you what has now become “the worst kept secret” since I confidentially explored with Sam Johnson whether he would be my running mate if I decided to run.
I am formally announcing my decision to run for the mayoralty of Christchurch.
Making the decision to run hasn’t been easy, but this is the right decision.
I understand what needs to be done.
I have invited you here so I could share with you what has now become “the worst kept secret” since I confidentially explored with Sam Johnson whether he would be my running mate if I decided to run.
I am formally announcing my decision to run for the mayoralty of Christchurch.
Making the decision to run hasn’t been easy, but this is the right decision.
I understand what needs to be done.