Another clowncil fan!

From today's Glen Eira Leader -

CULTURE OF RESPECT

Glen Eira Council's Director of Communications, Paul Burke, statesL "when proven safety issues exist, it is the council's practice to deal with the issue rather than to discuss the issue" ("Clash over Crossing, Leader, December 23).
This rather defensive, and unfortunately common style of response from Br Burke is clearly based upon a false dichotomy. Dealing well and efficiently with issues is not incompatible with effective consultation about them. Inclusive processes are more likely to lead to better solutions and receive greater community support.
However, it does require a willingness to listen to and respect all views, and to create a culture that facilitates that.
It would be fantastic if these were to become the council's practice and it seems reasonable to expect that it should.

Bro Sheffield-Brotherton, Elsternwick.

COMMENT: There is nothing new in the above letter. Residents have for years and years been treated with this same lack of respect by Burke. The real question however, if what are this latest crop of councillors going to do about it? When letters and statements go out in their name, will they continue to remain silent? Will this silence continue to condone the sheer arrogance of Burke and the other henchmen that constitute the administration of this clowncil? These are the crucial questions that the public wants answered - not by words but by actions. A whole new raft of amendments, resolutions, etc. are required and hopefully the appointment of new officials who can deal with the public in a manner that is not adversarial, arrogant and offensive.