WALGA President Karen Chappel, responded to comments made by Premier Hon Roger Cook on a commercial radio station last week where he appeared critical of decisions made by Local Government Councils.
“The comments from the Premier are disappointing and not based in fact. Local Governments are highly accountable to the communities they represent. Generalised comments that are not reflective of the extraordinary work of Local Government across the State are unhelpful and unbecoming of the Premier"
Karen went on to say "Through direct community consultations on projects and initiatives; publicly accessible and live-streamed Council meetings; community access to Elected Members; and by supporting and liaising with community events and groups; Local Government is the level of Government most accountable to the community”.
Read full WAToday news article from Monday, 2 December 2024.
Acknowledgement of Country
WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.