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Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper but by increased productivity from the amalgamated councils.

However, he took the easy way out, succeeded with his IPART submission and slugged the ratepayers.

But now IPART states that only 41 per cent of the money is earmarked for the debt repayment.

So where is the other 59 per cent going to?

Mr Hart and the CEO have now been at the helm for two years and the only thing they have to show for it is a reduction in debt not by skilful management but by increased rates to the detriment of the ratepayers.

In reality, the ratepayers are being used to prop up an incompetent management.

Mr Brooks has written a wellbalanced letter and should be applauded for speaking up.

Email, Jan 23 Mark Andrews, Wamberal