I have gone public in support of Cr Elizabeth Re who has been found guilty of a breach of conduct for sharing public records and challenging people that if they felt the decision was unfair to voice their opinions.
The end result of her conviction means that she was forced to publicly apologise to two Councillors at City of Stirling who voted to approve a redevelopment project that effectively put out of business a family owned garage (Martinos) that had been operating in the area for 54 years, as the redevelopment plan included a garage that offered the same service and would be opening two doors down.
I thought we had councils to protect our small businesses against these types of unfair situations. Had the redevelopment plan not included a garage, it would have been welcomed as it would not have been a conflict of interest.
In speaking out about the decision and the negative impact it was having on the family-run business – effectively in standing up for those who had not power to stand up for themselves – Liz brought into her life a court case that has taken her to the cleaners and I just think it is VERY unfair that the Council can use rate payers funds to persecute her for standing up and speaking out.
I felt very strongly that this needed to be challenged and this was the only way I knew how to show our support to a woman who has served this community and the broader community with all of her heart, soul and passion. Liz is someone with the highest integrity and is fighting to exist in a very corrupt environment. We need to lend her our support.
Hayley Solich
Chairperson




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