Vance calls for intervention with WCC

Andrea Vance writes:

There is something sorely lacking – in addition to common sense – from Wellington City Council’s decision to pour more cash into the over-budget, under-managed Town Hall project.

A financial impact report.

Exactly. How much will rates have to increase to fund this white elephant?

In the absence of any transparency, and in fear of another stroke-inducing rates bill, three residents recently commissioned analysis from Castalia, which used public documents to assess the state of the books. The economists concluded the council is about $1bn short, and will exceed its debt cap.

It’s outrageous that three residents had to commission their own advice, because the Council won’t tell us.

Democracy dies in darkness. Wellington City Council is addicted to spending, pumping ratepayers for cash with little regard for transparency or accountability. If they can’t stop, there must be an intervention.

The best intervention would be an election!