Council serving political masters rather than citizens

Dear Editor,
On one hand, the M&CC speaks of securing revenue from billboards, as it should; but on the other hand, it has passed a motion reducing rates and taxes for political parties. This suggests that there is a confused council which laments daily of not having sufficient funds to carry out core functions in managing the city, and begs the question whether the Council is serving its political masters rather than the citizens?
Is this the balderdash those around the horseshoe table can come up with, while city wards drown in mountains of uncollected garbage; drains remain clogged and uncleared, allowing water to back up into residents’ yards; and mosquito infestation is prevalent, among several other issues?
But the city masters can see it fit and proper to come up with this master plan, which does not benefit citizens.
On what basis can political parties be reclassified to be exempted from paying their fair share of rates and taxes, while citizens remain burdened? This is lopsided thinking, and demands an immediate retraction.
When failed persons are taken from a previously failed council and put in positions in a new council, this is the result. Citizens must not expect different results.

Sincerely,
Shamshun
Mohamed