The recent recession, which is the worst in my memory, is still biting many people, and is far from over. So as your Katikati councillor I am advocating severe restraint on rate increases and in council spending in the current budget. My wish is for a nil rate increase. So I hope our public will accept this philosophy and understand, if Council respond accordingly and prune spending till the economy picks up, particularly with capital projects, many of which are just not affordable in today's financial climate and cal well wait. I hope the public concur with this policy.
Norm Mayo, Katikati Councillor
and KAPT team member.