STONNINGTON: Council fights Congestion Levy
The City of Stonnington says that it is standing up for its residents, businesses, and visitors by opposing the State Government’s expanded Congestion Levy.
This is a new tax on all paid public car spaces west of Williams Rd, that will significantly increase parking costs and take millions away from the community, the Council says.
“The levy will apply to four multi-deck and five at-grade Council car parks,” a Council representative said.
“It is yet another new tax grab by the government costing local ratepayers an estimated $4.1 million per year in its first year alone.
“Instead of staying in Stonnington to fund local services, this money will go straight to the Victorian State Government, with no clear benefit to our community.
Stonnington Mayor Cr Melina Sehr (pictured) said Council had no choice but to push back against another financial hit on residents and businesses.
“This levy is a tax on our community. It will make parking more expensive, add pressure to local businesses, and could force Council to cut back on the services our residents rely on,” Cr Sehr said.