This is a uniquely worded and complimentary email I received in 2015. It is about councillors’ executive assistant.
Complimentary email
Thoughts on planning
The drafting of a Planning Scheme; State, Local and Municipal planning policies, as well as the determination of what land within a municipality gets which zonings, are all undertaken as part of a democratic process. This statement is not an… Read article »
When council rate relief is bad
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, some local councils have introduced across-the-board rate freezes. A rate freeze is a bad idea for these reasons: Council rates are a “wealth tax”, not an income tax. Rates are calculated using property values.… Read article »
“Social distancing” is the problem
Most people won’t keep their distance. I have been in a few public places in the last few days and haven’t witnessed any discernible difference in people’s behaviour. That is why the “social distancing” policy is mostly ineffectual because: Unfortunately,… Read article »
Masks are the new fashion
I wear a mask whenever I come within two metres of another person. If you come within two metres of another person, you should be wearing a mask. People are infectious with the virus for four days before symptoms appear.… Read article »
Coronavirus and social media
The way that news is propagated to the public has changed. Before social media Before social media, important government announcements in Australia were efficiently transmitted via: two newspapers in each city; and five television channels in each city. The situation… Read article »
Planning
Links Planning document search (requires PLN reference number) Planning application search (requires PLN reference number) Flowchart I’ve put together a draft guide on the council planning process. Please don’t hold me to the complete accuracy of it. I’ve just done… Read article »
Postal vs attendance voting
Postal voting All voters receive a ballot paper through the mail. They are required to complete the declaration and return their vote through the mail. Easier for mobility-impaired voters. Is $200K cheaper, more money can be spent in the community.… Read article »
Keep clear markings
I received this response from VicRoads regarding generally how Keep Clear markings are implemented: It should be noted that ‘Keep Clear’ markings are primarily used to minimise delays to through traffic on arterial roads caused by vehicles queuing to turn… Read article »
Council meeting 25 November 2019
Mayor Cr Jim Memeti thanked Cr Angela Long for her service. Her service to the indigenous community, community groups. Cr Memeti thanked Angela’s husband, Barry for his support of Angela. Petitions and Joint Letters Cr Kirwan asked about the petition… Read article »