COVID hits shire’s bottom line
THE economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt at all levels of Australian government, with Mornington Peninsula Shire factoring in revenue losses of $9.4 million.
In his introduction to the shire’s 2019-20 annual report CEO John Baker refers to “operational savings” of $3m, $1.4m saved by not filling staff vacancies and cuts of $1.7m to materials and services.
“The shire itself has not been immune from the financial impacts of COVID. Modelling suggests non-rate income could be reduced by around $6 million,” Mr Baker states.
Without providing actual figures, Mr Baker says that both he and the then mayor, Cr Sam Hearn voluntarily took pay cuts. In Cr Hearn’s case it was 20 per cent for several months of his estimated $100,000 allowance and for Mr Baker “a substantial reduction in my own salary”.
Upcoming events at the Leominster Public Library
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Craft Kits to Go: Week of Dec. 21
The Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children’s Room at the Leominster Public Library is offering the following Craft Kits to Go, with reservations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 21:
• Reindeer Craft Stick Ornaments: This kit contains everything you need to create a festive reindeer magnet with a cheery red nose. This kit is appropriate for children aged 3 and up.
• Snoopy’s 3D Christmas Doghouse: This kit contains everything you need to create and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse for Christmas. This kit is appropriate for children aged 5 and up.