Once you’ve followed this site for a while you will notice that we go through quiet phases. This is purely and simply because we have full time employment as well as being involved in several major projects. As a result some weeks we rely on contributors such as John Neve to fill the void.
In the begining we started out with several other contributors who regularly had a say. For one reason or another they have dropped away in time. Perhaps everyone is content with the way local politics has slowed to a crawl or relieved that their rates only rose by seven percent. We can all be thankful they didn’t jump as much as some apartments in Brisbane’s CBD did!
All the same, it is our intention to keep rolling along and at least try to stimulate a little public debate on topical issues. It is up to everyone to share their thoughts and not just leave it to the few regulars.. don’t be shy.. and as always.. we still welcome constructive criticism.
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The inbox has been noticeably quiet of late but here’s what Coastwatcher had to say:
Johnangel, who in another guise basks in the aura of being called a council watcher by the local rag, has taken me to task for my contribution over who has contributed financially to Our Mick’s election campaign.
Perhaps he should live up to the title bestowed on him by Nancy and go watch council if he is not satisfied with the information I have provided.
While he’s there perusing the candiates’ declarations he may also like to check on the fleet of new cars in the carpark - one for each councillor with Our Mick leading the pack in a $100,000 limo.
Our Mick blames the costs of amalgamation for why our rates have gone up so substantially. Let’s not forget the costs of leasing 11 new cars.
Coastwatcher
Coastwatcher, I do my best to deal in facts. While I don’t agree buying councillors new cars was the right decision,I don’t believe Mick’s car cost “$100,000, if I’m wrong, I’ll apologise. As to watching council, as was mention some days ago, the public has just about, in every sense of the word, been shut out of council.
But please tell Coastwatcher,have you read councillor’s returns on donations? If so, give us the facts.
Any contribution to debate is better than none. However, Coastwatcher’s contribution to date has been rumour, not fact. If critics (I’m one), indulge in rumour, we are no better than those we oppose.Being old fashioned, I still believe “the truth will out”.