by Councillor Steve Morris
The Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta has decided to replace those you elected with Commissioners. Local government by the people, for the people, has been suspended. What does this mean for Tauranga?
Some I’ve spoken with are hopeful that well-publicised failures by the Council organisation will be put to bed with “a new broom”. However, in reality, Council staff will continue to manage the city; albeit without the impediment of councillors, elected by the community, representing those who pay the bills. Commissioners are accountable to the Minister alone, not the ratepayer. The justification she and her advisors are using is chilling for our fixed-income residents.
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