Mary Anne Lindsay - The ALP Stooge

I am amazed Cr Mary Anne Lindsay continues to mislead residents by claiming to be an independent Councillor even though it has now been revealed she has not only been a member of the ALP for years, but the ALP is also funding her alleged legal costs.

These are the simple facts:
1. The Magistrate hearing the case against Cr Lindsay found there was insufficient evidence to determine whether or not Cr Lindsay was an ALP stooge. This is not the same as a determination that Cr Lindsay was not a stooge. In fact, the ALP fundraising event for Cr Lindsay supports the case against her.

2. Although the local ALP faction president claims Cr Lindsay is one of the most outstanding councillors we have, Cr Lindsay missed more council meetings than any other Councillor last year. She also sits on the fewest number of council committees in comparison with other councillors.

3. The Local Government Act 1989 only allows 14 days for parties to lodge appeals against the Magistrates' Court decisions in Municipal Electoral Tribunals. Hence, it is too late for both HBCF and Cr Lindsay to appeal the decision.

Cr Lindsay’s election and the use of other stooge candidates ensured the ALP regained control of the council, which led to last year’s massive rate increase (8.9%). Consequently, we’re all paying the price for Cr Lindsay’s election. If the ALP faction want to raise money for a worthy cause, they should start by helping the ratepayers of Hobsons Bay.

Tony Briffa
Convenor, Hobsons Bay Community First