Time for Wellingtonians to rise up

The Post reports that Wellingtonians may be facing annual rates increases of 20%.

This is due to the choices Council has made. They are proceeding with a town hall renovation of $330 million, $40 million corporate welfare for a multinational cinema chain and trying to spend $100 million to get rid of cars from Lambton Quay.

A household paying $3,000 in rates two years ago will face a $5,000 rates bill next year. This is staggering. This hits house owners and renters as it pushes up rental prices.

The only way to stop this will be to elect more fiscally responsible councillors.