Debate-on-the-State-of-The-City-Address-31-May-2018

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Debate on the State of The City Address: 31 May 2018

Mr. Speaker, Madam Mayor the Minority Front supports this budget with the opinion that
this budget seeks to empower and develop the previously disadvantaged and the
disenfranchised.

However, we cannot ignore some stark realities. The Auditor General's decision to
withdraw from this municipality siting death threats, allegations, by senior officials, of
tender fraud by political office bearers and other incidents of gross maladministration
is tantamount to dereliction of duty on the part of this municipality.

It is apparent from such assertions that more needs to be done to root out the rot of corruption
which has replaced the characteristics of integrity and honesty that this city aims to achieve.

If our city is serious about this IDP, then we will do everything in our power to desist from
moving targets that are integral to the stability and development of the people we are elected
to serve.

This city has been found wanting in the area of accountability and as a result, service
delivery protests are on a rampant increase. We have, whether inadvertently, neglected to
fulfill our duty with regards to civilian oversight which has led to public dissatisfaction
and has contributed largely to many of these protests.

Mr. Speaker, Madam Mayor it is hoped that when the time comes for adjustment budgets, we
will refrain from frivolously using and manipulating legislation for political gains.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, we are at this juncture, of the opinion that this budget does somewhat
cater for the poor and includes the interests of those most needy. The Minority Front, will,
with the aforementioned submissions, support this budget.

Cllr. Jonathan Annipen