Concerned councillors have requested a Special Council Meeting to appoint a Municipal Monitor for 18 months at Whittlesea City Council.

At a Special Council Meeting  held on last night (Tues.), Councillors Kirkham, Monteleone and Desiato were due to call for a monitor to be appointed by the Local Government Minister to review governance and council decision making.

“There is a culture of censorship where poor decisions are rammed through with no accountability,” said Cr Ricky Kirkham.

“Confidence needs to be restored to give ratepayers faith council is acting in their best interests.”

“Ratepayers are being neglected by the current Council leadership,” said Cr Caz Montleone.

“Proper processes are being thrown out the window at the expense of our community.”

“Decisions are being made with no justification or business case.”

“We need an independent monitor keep an eye on Council governance.”

“The Mayor has ejected over 100 residents from public meetings. The very community we are elected to represent,” said Cr Alahna Desiato.

“The community has been denied a fair hearing on issues that matter to them.”

“Instead of picking up rubbish – Council is treating residents like rubbish.”

“I feel voiceless and unable to exercise my elected responsibilities.”