I commend Norm Mayo in running for Western Bay of Plenty District Council again. Norm has spent his entire life in Katikati.
He understands the difficulty ratepayers have in finding the money to pay high rates. He has always pushed for rates relief and cost cutting. It seems he is so often a lone voice on this.
Councillors need to listen to the ratepayers and push for what we want. We need a council that listens.
I see Norm is advocating Mark Boyle for Western Bay Mayor to get things changed. Bring it on I say.

Graeme Mankelow, Katikati.