Council Budget: We hear from the councillors at their meeting 16 May

To date, this council has been proud of its unity, as shown in the many unanimous votes delivered in the council chamber on Wednesday nights. However, this budget is set to be a major test of that unity.
The budget is based on an increase of 3.0 percent to the average general rate, the maximum allowed under the state rate cap. This is accompanied by an increase in the Default Waste Charge of 13.1 percent, rising from $203.60 to $230.30. Other fees and charges are set to rise by 3.15 percent.

We hear from eight of the nine councillors in their own words, unedited. 

Click CHAPTERS Tab to get links to the start of each speaker. 

For more budget detail visit
Budget Brawl as rates and charges rise
and
Budget Split Divides Councillors

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Chapters

• 2:14 Cr Alex Makin
• 6:31 Cr Libby Buckingham
• 12:35 Cr Justin Halliday
• 15:51 Cr Serge Thomann
• 19:38 Cr Bryan Mears
• 24:34 Cr Rod Hardy
• 26:51 Mayor Cr Louise Crawford
• 33:35 Cr Heather Cunsolo