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Rates and Expenditure
Council’s rates are proposed to rise by 3.2% in 2008-09 (the maximum amount allowed to all councils) to meet essential costs, maintain and improve services. Council generates the majority of its income from other sources including grants, waste charges and fees. Where do you think Council should focus its efforts to increase income?
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Comment 1 18 May 2008, 7:10 PM
People in this area are doing it a bit tough at the moment. Rates should be frozen for now. There are some things in the plan that could be cut like building an office for the government ($3.8m), revegetation work (0.8m) and the st mary' cultural precinct (3.8m) that would be good when we are all facing higher mortgage payments and higher petrol.
Comment 1.1 25 May 2008, 11:32 AM
I agree especially the State Government office
Comment 2 27 May 2008, 11:08 AM
Freeze the rates, they have been too high for some years. Cut down on expenditure on Council and councillors functions, overseas and interstate travel - this should save money to cover the wage rises needed to keep great workers from leaving and stop a rate rise.
Help economic progress by mowing the grass and only planting what doesn't continually need care and replacement.
Comment 2.1 7 Jun 2008, 10:44 PM
Good point. Use of natives cuts maintenance costs and saves water