- Target:
- IPART
- Region:
- Australia
This petition has been closed.
Kempsey Shire Council's proposed application to IPART for a Special Rate Variation has been strongly opposed by the Kempsey Shire community, yet despite this the council decided to proceed with the application even though during the 2011 meetings it was firmly expressed it would cause considerable hardship to the community.
It raises serious concerns about community representation on issues affecting the community.
This is an opportunity to have your voice heard, as this petition will be delivered to the organisation IPART who make the decision on applications for Special Rate Variations and who consider community input.
PETITION AGAINST KEMPSEY RATE RISE
To IPART
PO Box Q290
QVB POST OFFICE NSW 1230
We the undersigned request that you refuse the application for a Special Rate Variation by the Kempsey Shire Council on the grounds that it will cause considerable hardship and stress to a large proportion of property owners already struggling in this low socio-economic rural area.
Council informed residents the survey conducted by the council recently in 2011 resulted in the majority of responding residents not wanting the rate rise with a preference towards reduced services.
We request better management of current funds and services. Public meetings held by Council regarding the proposed rate increase also found an overwhelming response against the proposed rate rise.
The Against Kempsey Rate Rise petition to IPART was written by Anonymous and is in the category Local Government at GoPetition.