Democrats Pick Taxi-driver (Press, 5 June 1986)
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Summary: Democrats Pick Taxi-driver (Press, 5 June 1986)
On 5 June 1986, Mr Bill Smith, a 45-year-old taxi driver from Burnside, Christchurch, was chosen unanimously as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the Fendalton electorate in the upcoming General Election. Mr Smith, who is married and has five children, has no prior experience in election campaigns. However, he expressed his intent to focus on key areas such as the prolife movement, financial reform, and law and order if elected. He has been actively involved in pro-life advocacy and played a role in organising the logistical aspects of a petition opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. As a member of the group Christians For Life, Mr Smith emphasised his dedication to these issues. He articulated his motivation for entering politics, critiquing what he perceives as an overrepresentation of academics in leadership roles and advocating for the inclusion of working-class perspectives in political discourse. Mr Smith stated, “I’m a working man and I believe working people would like to see someone representing them.”
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