Sunday, 25 January 2026

Not surprised

Last week’s paper noted the challenge Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association has in getting members. I’m not surprised. The association’s style does not appeal to the majority who favour a more balanced and collaborative approach to...

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by Michael Giles

Last week’s paper noted the challenge Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association has in getting members. I’m not surprised.The association’s style does not appeal to the majority who favour a more balanced and collaborative approach to getting things done. Also, anyone joining must agree to support limiting rate increases to 1.4 times CPI every year no matter what. No-one likes rate increases, but are there never times when the need for infrastructure (e.g., aquatic centres) or community services (e.g., COVID support) would justify higher rates?

Michael Nugent, Cape Paterson.

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