OPINION: A plan to reduce rates Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 28, 2022 DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS to Ann Deans for her article ‘Behold the Ugly Green Giant’. The majority of ratepayers – over 16,000 – said ‘NO’ – but a casting vote which should have maintained the ‘status quo’ of ‘NO’ was ignored! May I suggest a way to reduce rates to ratepayers by 33 percent or more! ‘FOR SALE’ POOR INVESTMENT IN WRONG LOCATION * Ground Level Office Accommodation * Second Level Upwards – Luxurious Unit Accommodation This development is surplus to Council’s needs. The sale will allow repairs to roads and other infrastructure projects that have been delayed. Blessings, Rev Dr. Graham WHELAN (Padre) OAM, Coffs Harbour Jetty.