Ratepayers' Alliance Welcome Palino Policies

10 MAY 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance is pleased another contender in the Auckland mayoral race is focusing on ratepayer interests as the major issue in the lead up to this year's Local Body Elections, and welcomes acknowledgement that the current burden of 9.9% rates increases is unacceptable with inflation running at less than 1%. Spokesperson Carmel Claridge says:

“We welcome any policy platform, from any candidate, that indicates a willingness to focus on fiscal restraint, cuts unnecessary costs, and demonstrates a firm resolution to deliver a Council working efficiently on core service delivery.”

"Mr Palino's ambitious pledge to reduce rates by 10% will resonate with many voters stretched to their financial limit by previous increases of 9.9% while seeing precious little reward from Council for the pain in the pocket.”

ENDS