to shireofyork6302@gmail.com.au
Some contributors to the blogspot have commented rather unkindly on what they perceive as Mia Davies' failure to stand up for York with regard not only to the Local Government Minister's threat to sack our Shire Council but also to the SITA landfill proposal.
One went so far as to suggest that she has no interest in York and that the letters of her first name stand for 'Missing In Action'.
I received the following email from Ms Davies three weeks ago. She was the first politician to respond to my letter to Minister Simpson. I have since received a response on Minister Simpson's behalf from Brad Jolly, an executive director in the DLG.
I am heartened by her statement that she has impressed on Mr Simpson 'the importance of providing support to the Council to resolve or address matters that concern the community in relation to the operation of previous Councils'. I take this to be an indirect reference to matters raised in the Fitz Gerald Report. Mr Simpson's department would probably like nothing better than to shovel the follies and misdemeanours of previous shire administrations into a deep, deep hole, to cover up its persistent failure over the years to act on residents' complaints. I hope Ms Davies will keep reminding Mr Simpson of his moral duty, and if necessary, when the time comes, take a principled stand on the matter.
As to the landfill, in my letter to Mr Simpson l asked, by way of question, for an assurance that his threat against the YSC did not arise from tacit government support for SITA's proposal. Mr Jolly has declined to address any of my questions on the grounds that the 'Show Cause' process is not yet complete. If the truth is that the Show Cause Notice has nothing to do with SITA's proposal, perhaps Ms Davies would like to tell us so, and to define her own position regarding the proposal. I venture to guess that most York people voted for her, and I think we have a right to know her opinion. If she won't give it to us, that would be a fairly good indication of where the government's interests really lie.
Does anyone know where the ALP Opposition stands on the landfill question and the Show Cause Notice? I sent a copy of my letter, with covering remarks, to David Templeman, the shadow minister, and hope for a detailed response from him when the holiday season ends. My suspicion is that the Opposition doesn't give the proverbial stuff for York, whose citizens don't vote for it, and on the landfill issue is at one with the Government. Could I be wrong?
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| Subject: | RE: Shire of York Show Cause Notice - LGA Sn 8.15B(1) |
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| Date: | Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:14:28 +0000 |
| From: | Davies, Mia <Mia.Davies@mp.wa.gov.au> |
| To: | #*^*westnet.com.au |
Good
afternoon Dr Plumridge
Thank
you for sending me a copy of your letter to Minister Simpson.
I
understand the situation is distressing and have had a number of meetings with
the Minister and various stakeholders in the community over the course of the
last six months.
Following
on from the announcement I met with the Minister to understand the process
going forward.
The
role of a Councillor can be challenging and these are people that have
volunteered their time on the behalf of the community. For this reason it is essential that we
remain supportive and understanding as the matter is addressed.
There
is now a process to be followed in which I cannot interfere. If the Council is operating effectively they
will meet the requirements of the 'show cause' notice and they will be entitled
to continue.
The
‘show cause’ notice relates to a process identified under the Local Government
Act linked to the current Council.
I
have impressed on the Minister for Local Government the importance of providing
support to the Council to resolve or address matters that concern the community
in relation to the operations of previous Councils.
I
appreciate your concerns and remain conscious of the community's wishes. Thank you again for taking the time to inform
me of your views on this issue.
Member
for Central Wheatbelt
I don't believe there is any collusion with the Show Cause Notice and the proposed landfill. However, I do believe if SITA see an opportunity, they'll take it!
ReplyDeleteYou could well be right on both points; i.e. no collusion that relates one issue to the other, but also: yes, they would be bound to take any opportunity that opens up. Such people simply argue "business is business".
DeleteRuthless is a word that comes to mind when I read about the proposed rubbish dump.
DeleteTo turn a productive food producing farming property into a rubbish dump is environmental vandalism.
My letters to Minister Simpson included cc David Templeman, Mark McGowan and Mia Davies.
ReplyDeleteI received an identical response from Mia Davies as Dr. Plumridge
I also wrote directly to David Templeman re the Show Cause Notice and he replied 'he is keeping an eye on what is happening, and will hold the Government to account'.
Thanks for this information.
DeleteI must say I'm a bit miffed that you got the same response as me. My mum always told me I was special!
Happy New Year to everyone.
You are and so am I!!!!
DeleteLoved these two replies. Had a great cackle over them.
DeleteGiven York residents concern about the Landfill proposal, it is more than disappointing Mia Davies has not come over to listen to our concerns and support us with out battle to stop it.
ReplyDeleteThink outside of the square.
ReplyDeleteAs long as York suffers at the hands of the Council, regardless of who the President is, there will be much real estate to be snapped up for pennies by the likes of Reid.
He, (Reid) will benefit enormously, lots to add to his existing portfolio and "personal wealth".
Happy new year your excellency!
A wee bit jealous are you?.
DeleteYou seem to have forgotten Mr. Reid DID not start all this suffering - it was Boyle and the two Hoopers.
Brad Jolly has now connected the tip with the show cause notice? are they not separate issues Mr Jolly! were you not asked about the tip and answer with the show cause notice hilarious.
ReplyDeleteMr Reid snapping up land ? if you have money you can buy! as president there is or should be more scrutiny on him. No one has held to task any other SYC councillors or staff on any of their developments or purchases all of a sudden Mr Reid is in the spotlight. Hilarious to say the least even funnier than Brad Jolly.
Did any Councillors (or CEO) acquire any of the land sold off from the York Race club?
DeleteThe person worried about Mr. Reid purchasing up 'cheap' land because York's reputation was trashed by the previous council and the ex grader operator should look at the sale of the Old Convent and who was involved in that deal.
DeletePublic Servants take orders from their superiors - 'someone' must have told Mr. Jolly to 'cloud the issue' of the Show Cause Notice with the Landfill proposal in the hope people in York will back off.
DeleteMr. Jolly, the problems relating to the previous councillors (some now ex) and the ex CEO Ray Hooper are not going to go away and they need to be addressed.
As to the landfill, in my letter to Mr Simpson l asked, by way of question, for an assurance that his threat against the YSC did not arise from tacit government support for SITA's proposal. Mr Jolly has declined to address any of my questions on the grounds that the 'Show Cause' process is not yet complete. (taken from above letter from J plumridge) answer should have been no as the tip was not in the show cause notice der Brad Jolly.
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