We already pay too much in rates to council. Councils will rarely spend your money as prudently as you would.
3 years ago when I ran for council, I opposed rate rises, and since that didn't happen, I again support a freeze on rate rises for another 3 years.
Why not say "no rate rises above CPI?"
Though this is better than nothing, I believe there is already enough over-spending by council to justify a 3 year freeze.
When council is keeps to it's core functions and prudent spending, a rates freeze is possible and desirable.
