Dear editor,

I must admit to being bemused by your article about the Supreme Court action being taken by Cr Karen Renkema-Lang against Kiama Council.

The article quoted comments made by the general manager that seemed to indicate a certain irritation on her behalf about the expense to Council in defending itself against such action.

It would be interesting to find out from the general manager how much was spent in the last calendar year on the redecoration of her office.

I am sure any enquiry by your newspaper on this matter would be met with a stony silence.

I have personally been present at public meetings in the past on matters associated with Blue Haven, and when and where the Mayor has been challenged on his role in previous Council’s as to why cost over runs weren’t identified, the Mayor has wrung his hands and lamented that he probably should have been asking questions.

Cr Renkema-Lang appears to be guilty of exactly that ‘crime’ – asking questions of Council staff and seeking explanations for actions. How ironic then that the Mayor himself has been identified as the one who initiated the Code of Conduct violation against Cr Renkema-Lang!

You can't have it both ways Cr Reilly!

Allan Holder

Blue Haven Terralong