Re: Council to pursue 2 per cent rate rise: 

While reading the concerns of councillors about the 2 per cent rate rise proposal, I was happy to see that Simon Clemence had decided to put in $300,000 to help. 

I believe he stated of “our own money”. He and all councillors do need to be reminded that it is the ratepayers’ money and not your money and should be careful on how they sp...