HRRA PLEADING FOR A RATES FREEZE
MAKING THE CASE FOR A RATES FREEZE IN HAMILTON
TIME FOR A RATES FREEZE.
The COVID-19 virus is having a significant impact on people’s lives globally and Hamilton citizens are not isolated from this global economic downturn.
The Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association is very concerned for the citizens of Hamilton who will lose their jobs, have their income reduced, our seniors and those on marginal incomes.
The HRRA therefore calls for an immediate FREEZE on any rate increase in Hamilton and a re-focus on cost savings during these difficult and uncertain times.
Given the current economic crisis, we request that Hamilton City Council Elected members and Senior Management take a leadership position, tighten their belts, and ensure all operating expenses and large projects are revisited in terms of their cost/benefit for the community.
We just can’t waste money on worthless projects just for the sake of having these “nice to have projects”. Our city needs to focus on what is absolutely essential and other schemes and things just have to be moved to the back burner.
We can’t just spend money as if we have a blank cheque book. Our ratepayers are the ones who suffer. These are our people. They voted for you, the elected members, to show leadership and for you to stand firm and not waste our money.
The Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association speak on behalf of our folks in Hamilton and we should be recognised as such. We are a collective, voice of the people.
We want to acknowledge that the Waikato Regional Council have accepted a rates freeze during this crisis.
We are asking on behalf of the residents and ratepayers of Hamilton for a RATES FREEZE.
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Sing Christmas with Harmony Waikato - this Sunday
Come and sing carols and much more with two of NZ's top barbershop choruses - Mighty River Harmony and Manu Mātātahi! Hear the stunning sound of four-part harmony from medal winning Waikato singers.
This Sunday 8th December, 2pm in the Cambridge Town Hall.
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