I have dug out my council rates demand from ten years ago and seen my rates have now more than doubled to what it was then (I live in the same property). I have looked at my pay slip from ten years ago and seen my wages are now nowhere near doubled (I have the same job). So I would like to organise a rally for everyone whose wages have doubled in the last ten years and therefore feel it is reasonable that our out-of-touch, out-of-control Council continue to steal our hard earned money for their unnecessary wasteful projects. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the rally because my salary has only increased by a massive 16% as opposed to the 100% necessary to qualify. I have to admit to not knowing anybody who would qualify for the rally, but surely there is someone?
Is it just me or does anyone else think it would be cheaper for the Council to give every bus passenger a free taxi ride to where they want to go, than keep these big buses running so frequently and so near empty at a massive cost to us ratepayers? Many times I see three or less passengers, often none, when a bus goes past.
Most of us have to budget and spend within our means. I urge everyone who has not had a 100% income increase in the last ten years, and therefore is ineligible for the rally, to vote these incompetent free spending fools out. Our councillors are to sensible local government as the Keystone Cops are to law enforcement!
Derek Gordon, Mt. Maunganui.