Author: Joan Kelson
State Election Candidates asked for their policy on Rate charges
Email sent today, it will be interesting to see the answers! To All State Election Candidates, The Warrnambool Ratepayers Association believe that local rates policy is a fundamental responsibility of State Government and are therefore seeking answers to the following: • Your policy on Council rates? • Are you in favour of Rate capping? • […]
Rate Strike – WRA seeking 10% rate reduction.
10% RATE REDUCTION OR POSSIBLE RATE STRIKE Warrnambool Ratepayers Association president Brian Kelson, a businessman in the city for 37 years and former Councillor, said rate increases were severely impacting residents and particularly the less well-off in the community. He said business confidence was also being dampened in the city because of high rates and over-valuations. […]