When you borrow $20 million…
AS the Berri Barmera Council has budgeted to borrow $20.136 million in ratepayers’ name to fund the solar farm, Danny Bocchino has every right to ask for information (‘Rates my highest utility cost’, Murray Pioneer, 4/12/18).
Better ways to deliver VIC services?
RESPONDING to the questions raised by Hank Theunens (‘Open letter to Berri Barmera Mayor, Murray Pioneer 27/11/18), it’s noted that tourism is the fourth largest industry sector for employment in our region behind manufacturing, agriculture and utilities.
Informative graphic
I WOULD like to thank the author of the letter ‘Where do Riverland councils rank? (Murray Pioneer, 23/11/18) for bringing to our attention the article in the Murray Bridge-based Murray Valley Standard titled ‘Council rates in SA, 2018-19’ and accompanying infographic.
About your concerns
IN response to Chris Page (‘Taken aback by mayor’s comments’, Murray Pioneer, 20/11/18), yes you’re probably right, the comments I made were a little out of character, more-so purely out of frustration, although no different than others at times.
In response to Ralf…
IN response to Ralf Nobile’s comments in his letter to the editor last Friday, November 16 (‘958 people is much more than a handful’), I’m a little confused and wonder where that came from.
A good councillor who missed out
I WOULD just like to express my disappointment that David Waterman narrowly missed being re-elected back onto the Berri Barmera Council at the recent elections.
I’ll respond to critics
PRIOR to and during the council elections I made a commitment that I would not respond to letters to the editor or written commentary from individuals either criticising council, councillors or myself, until after the elections.
On rates, compare apples with apples
I TOO am enjoying the robust yet civil debate in the Murray Pioneer and other media as part of the 2018 council elections.
