Homer has suspended the Council of the Shire of York - for what might or might not be good reasons - I'm not familiar enough with the circumstances.However, we should not be surprised if (when?) Simpson proposes a 'boundary adjustment' to make York and Beverly one local government. He'd really like to do more than that (include Northam and Brookton?) but to do so would unequivocally trigger a poll that he'd be very likely to lose.
And 6 months, of course, will be extended until the amalgamation that isn't an amalgamation is complete - as the City of Canning experience demonstrates.
So, Nationals, here is the start of what we all knew was coming. Please stick to your guns and oppose forced amalgamations anywhere in WA, including the despicable City of Perth Act with its outrageous gerrymander.
It is also important Commissioner Best does not take it upon himself to make changes in the council's absence - for however long that may ultimately be.
ReplyDeleteDiana, we should be more worried about what trickster Homer is embarking on now with his newfound magic bullet ‘boundary adjustment’.
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