Category Archives: Local Government

Council Budgeting 101

Posted on September 29, 2019 by jonstrachan

The Rates Challenge Local Government Elections, naturally, produce a community focus around Council Rates; this election is no exception as some new Fremantle candidates have pushed the popularist Zero Rate Rise button. I believe it is timely to hold Community … Continue reading →

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AA Debt

Posted on March 8, 2017 by jonstrachan

The State Election looms this weekend, and I expect everyone is sick of being told who to vote for, so I won’t.  However, I’d like to focus on a crucial State issue that’s had little media – Our State debt. … Continue reading →

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Petitioned Boundary Change for North Fremantle

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jonstrachan

The Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) are looking into an application to change the border between North Fremantle and Mosman Park; this investigation was stimulated by a petition from the required number of people, in this case 250. In effect … Continue reading →

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Density Wars

Posted on July 2, 2015 by jonstrachan

The coastal strip where Perth resides is one of 10 Global biodiversity hot spots, it is seriously important for the future ecology of our planet. Lieutenant Governor James Stirling can be forgiven for not knowing this when founding the Swan … Continue reading →

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Threats From Premier Unaceptable

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jonstrachan

My morning coffee this morning was accompanied as usual by RN 7:00am news. What was different today was the faltering voice of Premier Colin Barnett shouting in parliament: “We will withdraw right now, is that what you want no housing … Continue reading →

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Cockburn withdraw their support for LG reform

Posted on November 28, 2013 by jonstrachan

Apparently a protest today on the steps of Parliament House organised by Cockburn Councillor(s) attracted about 200 people.  They are concerned that Minister Simpson’s submission to the Local Government Advisory Board (LGAB) shows Cockburn divided between Melville, Fremantle and Kwinana.  … Continue reading →

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A Strong and Experienced Fremantle Council

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jonstrachan

Whilst the Councillors who renominated for Fremantle Council at yesterday’s election may have preferred to have been returned uncontested, their very strong  vote to a man (yes all men) not only gives them a very strong mandate to continue the … Continue reading →

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Fremantle’s Future

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jonstrachan

Tomorrow (Tuesday 1-10-13) is a very significant day for Fremantle, it is the day Council will decide on our future.  It is not an exaggeration to say the implications for this decision will map out Fremantle’s future for the long … Continue reading →

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A Week In Politics Is A Long Time

Posted on September 20, 2013 by jonstrachan

Last night Cockburn Council voted to shelve plans to amalgamate with Kwinana.  Cockburn’s Mayor, Logan Howlett say’s their change of heart was brought on by disunity in the Barnett Government on the issue.  Mayor Howlett is now saying Cockburn Council … Continue reading →

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Bunbury Mayor Calls For Council To Be Sacked

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jonstrachan

Bunbury Mayor, David Smith has called for the suspension of the Council and an inquiry into Councillors and senior management.  This comes in the wake of claims and counterclaims about impropriety over fines.

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