Saturday, 13 October 2007

from a Candidate running in Bickley

Yes it is sad that many voting packages have not been returned to date the Bickley ward has received 4005 votes, the Canning Vale ward has received 5138 and the Gosnells ward has received 3748.

I am running for election in the Bickley ward and the amount of comments that have been passed on to me by the ratepayers is not very encouraging. Many are totally dismayed at the number of trips that are being taken un-necessarily.

I am happy to listen to any one just call me on 0419 520 190 or email me at s.baraiolo@gmail.com

... this was a comment posted on my post about very view voting packages being returned this election, the reference to the number of trips I believe is referring to the trips that Councilors take to Conferences and such, if you question the council about these they will tell you that the money comes out of the budgeted amount for councilor training and conferences, it is wise to note that many staff attend these events to, and most are essential to build a bigger and better council, again the growth issue .... - Peter Evans

Day one ..

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