Rate rise deja vu: Leeton residents urged to speak up over proposed 54 per cent increase

Key points

• Leeton residents are being urged to speak out against a proposed rate increase of up to 54 per cent, four years after a similar rise was voted down. The council is considering three options that would lift general rates revenue by between 44.2 and 53.8 per cent over two years, on top of standard annual increases.
• The council says an independent review found its general fund is not financially sustainable.
• A community meeting is set for 6 pm on Monday 19 October at Cypress Street Hall, where residents can question the mayor and general manager.