Democracy in action is what (Coast Community News) Managing Editor David Abrahams said we saw in the Council chambers at the (November 26) meeting. (Editorial CCN 465).
Yes, of course, he is correct.
What we saw was the (outcome of the) majority of voters on the Central Coast knowingly voting into power a majority of Liberal-minded councillors, and thus we see party politics being played out in our Council chambers.
Whether or not there is a place for party politics in local council is not at issue; it is accepted by those in power and cannot be questioned.
What can be questioned is why we are seeing this.
(Former president Donald) Trump was returned to power in America in a repudiation of (presidential candidate Kamala) Harris who promised more of the same.
Queensland changed to a more Liberal right-wing government.
There is every chance the same will happen in federal politics next year as people react to a government that has not kept its promises on housing or the environment, and so we see the same here on the Coast.
In a demonstration by the people of their total frustration with those in power only wanting to protect their own selfish way of life, the people have lashed out elsewhere on the globe.
The Coast is “open for business” one of our younger councillors said last week.
Indeed, Gosford is a good example of the future under this Liberal council.
The same will happen with the north and the airport and in the meantime the environment will be put on hold, basic infrastructure will lapse and developers will be given full power to proceed.
If this is democracy so be it.
If this is the wish of the majority so be it; the future will be interesting.
Email, Dec 2
Geoff Mitchell, Kariong
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