Letters to the editor | July 28, 2017

Caitlin Jarvis
Updated July 28 2017 - 12:07pm, first published July 27 2017 - 3:00pm
Former councillor Graeme Neilsen, of George Town, is concerned about the George Town council's financial state and lack of long term fiscal sustainability.
Former councillor Graeme Neilsen, of George Town, is concerned about the George Town council's financial state and lack of long term fiscal sustainability.

George Town Council

CONGRATULATIONS to Local Government reporter Holly Monery (The Examiner, July 14) for the reporting of the George Town Council underlying deficit of $1,122,500 for the 2017-18 financial year which is not dis-similar from the previous year. The report reveals the public attending wanted to know “how did we get here?” The planned major overhaul to the administration of the municipality is welcomed but only beneficial if the community has a voice and is not silenced.

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Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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