Indeed it seems so that the Moruya Mandarins have evolved themselves from the role of servants of the people (ratepayers) to that of their masters.

So many recent topics on the administration’s desk have incurred the ire of beleaguered ratepayers; sea-level, LEP, the traffic light issue, rate increase, failed developments and other issues. 

Despite significant complaint from the community, in addition to surveys and petitions railing against these “initiatives”, the vectoring from Vulcan Street continues unabated.

It is clear the “Men who would be Kings”, have lost the ability to serve the community in the manner for which they were employed.

Perhaps it is time for our state representative to initiate an amalgamation of ESC with Bega and Shoalhaven councils using the Moruya River as a boundary for the division.

It is not clear whether we would be better off but the synergies gained would perhaps mitigate any rate rise. Indeed, could it be any worse?

Similarly with our elected councillors, with only one, (Cr Leslight) seemingly able to focus on the will of the community, the function of this august body is questionable and an extraordinary, early election would hopefully restore the role of elected councillors to be representatives of the community and become an effective interface with the administration.

I believe the article entitled “Developer abandons project” (Bay Post, January 7) sums up the situation quite succinctly.

People’s feelings about developers will vary but the same disregard for others in the community is a constant that needs to be addressed before all of the Bay’s businesses follow the ever disappearing car parking spaces.

Mike Holland

Long Beach.