tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919999228754406096.post1109414754248905203..comments2023-04-29T20:04:52.630+10:00Comments on Kelvin Thomson MP: Voting in Melbourne City Council ElectionsKelvin Thomson MPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14601295736691815153noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919999228754406096.post-46938920532814480282015-10-01T10:47:35.940+10:002015-10-01T10:47:35.940+10:00Of course, "giving votes to corporate entitie...Of course, "giving votes to corporate entities and non-resident property owners was not democratic". As non-residents, they don't have to actually live with the results of the election, and can remove themselves personally from council decisions. Only residents really have an interest in the welfare of their city, and residents. What's a problem for residents, such as over-developments, could be a bonus, and being promoted, by businesses. It's a conflict of interests. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527055427382316216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919999228754406096.post-81262692845847905622015-10-01T10:32:36.889+10:002015-10-01T10:32:36.889+10:00What a delightfully revealing response from the Mu...What a delightfully revealing response from the Municipal Association of Victoria. Democracy has always been a challenge for rent seekers who rip off the rest of us. That's one of its key virtues.Jane Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863301675278598463noreply@blogger.com