I note from a recent edition of your paper that the Logan City mayor is drawing attention to the increased costs being incurred by the council.
Residents are also experiencing the same situation with income being stretched further and further.
Times are becoming desperate for many. In the case of a Council however, they have the option of increasing rates to meet budget expenditure.
Unfortunately for the normal person, he/she has very limited access to means for a wage increase.
A business can increase prices but then they risk losing customers.
Small business profitability is a major concern. Look at how many vacant shops are around.
Our mayor has stated that his council will need to be smart and forward thinking with value for money in front of mind.
He said that there will be many, many hours of robust discussion and debate before decisions are made. That is great and as it should be.
In the current climate I ask ratepayers to consider all projects planned by the council and the associated cost and benefit to the community.
If you feel that circumstances dictate that a project should be cancelled or deferred then let the council know.
The $7 million planned to be spent on the rail trail, shared between the Queensland government and the Logan City Council, is one major expenditure that I personally consider should not now proceed, or at least be placed on hold until the financial climate has improved.
Remember, the higher a Budget, the higher your Rates.
A concerned Ratepayer
