Screwed once more!!!!!

The 'democratic' process in this clowncil, and its residents, have once again been screwed - but properly this time. Appearing in today's Age is a tender advertisement for a contractor for the Acquatic centre. We have repeatedly been told that council has not yet decided whether this will go ahead, whether 50 odd million dollars will be spent and our rates increase continually. So why this advertisement? Has clowncil learnt that it has now got the 10 million dollar grant? Even if they do know this, then the decision to advertise for contractors must still be passed by a full council meeting?

Also worthy of mention is the fact that the tender ads include the date 2007 and 2008 - in other words DECISIONS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE!! Councillors, the public, are superfluous. This is merely another example of how this clowncil operates. It is all done with smoke and mirrors and behind closed doors. Governance is dead - long live democratic processes in other councils.

A Leopard never changes its spots!

This month's Glen Eira news contains a feature on 'dog training'. We are assailed with the benefits of training our animals as well as the importance of registration. But, and this is a huge but - has clowncil provided any INFO as to where to go to get a dog trained? Have they provided any contact details for local obedience schools, even though they have included a photo of a local trainer without giving his details, name, etc. How typical!!! Whereas other councils proudly proclaim on their websites organisations, and local doggy groups, that can assist residents - all that this clowncil can do is provide pretty pictures and platitudes! Not worth the paper it's written on as far as 'informing' local residents of what's available and where they can get assistance if they want. Like leopard spots, this clowncil's lack of imagination, and will to really provide for its pet owning population remains unchanged.