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Councillors Confirmed to Speak at Rates Ripoff Rally
Councillors Confirmed to Speak at Rates Ripoff Rally
Auckland City Councillors Christine Fletcher and Ross Clow have confirmed that they will speak at the Rates Ripoff Rally on Sunday August 16th. Both of these Councillors opposed and voted against the most recent Auckland rates increases.
Ray Calver says “People will receive their rates bill this week and with Auckland rates increasing on average 9.9% there will be tens of thousands of people who will struggle to cover this. I think it’s great that Christine and Ross are getting behind this cause, and I’m sure the public will be interested in what they have to say”
The following speakers have been confirmed:
Christine Fletcher – Auckland City Councillor
Ross Clow – Auckland City Councillor
Stephen Berry – Affordable Auckland Mayoral Candidate
Penny Bright – Anti-corruption Public Watchdog & Auckland Mayoral Candidate
Lisa Prager – Spokesperson for Westmere Heritage Association
Bruce Rogan – Chair of the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association
Anne-Marie Coury – Grey Power
The Rates Ripoff Rally will take place at 1pm on Sunday August 16th at Aotea Square Auckland.
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