Once upon a time local body politicians acted in a professional manner for the good and advancement of the community they represented. We could count on them to bring a variety of strengths to the council table where issues could be debated with vigour until a resolution had been reached. Although councillors did not see eye to eye with each other at times they conducted themselves with decorum, never attacking other councillors in person.
That the Tauranga City Council has been reduced to a dysfunctional rabble is to be regretted.
It is time for each councillor to take stock and remind themselves of the job they were elected to carry out.
Lawrence Woods, Katikati.