As previously stated it is pleasing to see that the Shire of York has
identified website presentation as its preferred platform for access to its
‘information that is essential for having an informed community which has
trust in its (local government) democratic process and its decision
making’. They are the Shires’ own words.
These Shire of York PRINCIPLES are set out in G 2.2 regarding ‘Community Access to Information’ that basically means trusting the Shire with what remains of your rate-raped credit card, property value and lifestyle.
Community consultation is claimed to be a priority.-with proper (website driven) interactive communications an issue to be addressed sometime in the future, if it is considered, by the Shire to be affordable.
An 80% approval rating for the information content of the monthly publication called ‘Voice of York’ Community Update is encouraging, although such acceptance still depends upon what is written and published and when, where, how and by whom the survey was taken.
As this positive York& Districts Community Matters printed commercial vehicle for the Shire to promote itself and provide information, allegedly, costs ratepayers in access of $1,000 per month- there should also be answers to important questions raised by the community published on this page.
The cost of printing Shire information under a commercial contract should be subjected to an evaluation of how many Shire of York residents do not have access to its website. This newspaper is delivered to Northam, Beverley, Quairading and Cunderdin whose readers would have no material interest in Shire of York information.
Otherwise, given the current economic climate, the Shire of York uses the $12,000 per annum to meet its obligations to the community as promised in Principles G.22 Community access to Information- on its Website.
Questions have already been raised about the future of the YRCC sporting complex, the Forrest Bar & Café, the SLG Consulting Group Report and future Liquor Licences.
Here is another one.
The apparently unprincipled Lord Mayor of Perth, Lisa Scaffidi, has raised the issue of Local Government rate-exempt property that include churches, schools, charities and not-for-profit organizations that she believes, in some cases, should not be exempt.
Her focus appears to be on property owned by not-for-profit organizations and is caused by the current perilous state of the WA economy that will have a negative impact on Local Government coffers.
Ms. Scaffidi has a point with some properties having only tenuous claims for exemption, while others may have none at all.
These Shire of York PRINCIPLES are set out in G 2.2 regarding ‘Community Access to Information’ that basically means trusting the Shire with what remains of your rate-raped credit card, property value and lifestyle.
Community consultation is claimed to be a priority.-with proper (website driven) interactive communications an issue to be addressed sometime in the future, if it is considered, by the Shire to be affordable.
An 80% approval rating for the information content of the monthly publication called ‘Voice of York’ Community Update is encouraging, although such acceptance still depends upon what is written and published and when, where, how and by whom the survey was taken.
As this positive York& Districts Community Matters printed commercial vehicle for the Shire to promote itself and provide information, allegedly, costs ratepayers in access of $1,000 per month- there should also be answers to important questions raised by the community published on this page.
The cost of printing Shire information under a commercial contract should be subjected to an evaluation of how many Shire of York residents do not have access to its website. This newspaper is delivered to Northam, Beverley, Quairading and Cunderdin whose readers would have no material interest in Shire of York information.
Otherwise, given the current economic climate, the Shire of York uses the $12,000 per annum to meet its obligations to the community as promised in Principles G.22 Community access to Information- on its Website.
Questions have already been raised about the future of the YRCC sporting complex, the Forrest Bar & Café, the SLG Consulting Group Report and future Liquor Licences.
Here is another one.
The apparently unprincipled Lord Mayor of Perth, Lisa Scaffidi, has raised the issue of Local Government rate-exempt property that include churches, schools, charities and not-for-profit organizations that she believes, in some cases, should not be exempt.
Her focus appears to be on property owned by not-for-profit organizations and is caused by the current perilous state of the WA economy that will have a negative impact on Local Government coffers.
Ms. Scaffidi has a point with some properties having only tenuous claims for exemption, while others may have none at all.
Therefore the questions are;-
a) how much undeveloped and developed property in the Shire of York is exempt from paying Shire Council Rates- and why?
b) which properties are exempt through shire approval that normally would not be eligible for exemption? (for example the racecourse that has, in the past, had $150,000 in rates waived)
c) how much rate revenue return do these exemptions cost ratepayers and the community based on current Shire of York land, property and business rates evaluations in the 2017-2018 Financial Year.
d) would there be a future reduction in rate valuation assessment for York property owners and businesses if all outstanding rates due and payable were payed, including any Shire of York approved exemptions.
David Taylor.
a) how much undeveloped and developed property in the Shire of York is exempt from paying Shire Council Rates- and why?
b) which properties are exempt through shire approval that normally would not be eligible for exemption? (for example the racecourse that has, in the past, had $150,000 in rates waived)
c) how much rate revenue return do these exemptions cost ratepayers and the community based on current Shire of York land, property and business rates evaluations in the 2017-2018 Financial Year.
d) would there be a future reduction in rate valuation assessment for York property owners and businesses if all outstanding rates due and payable were payed, including any Shire of York approved exemptions.
David Taylor.
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