In a move that epitomizes the self-serving nature of local politics, Maitland Council has voted to reduce its meetings from twice a month to a mere once monthly. This decision, championed by Mayor Philip Penfold, effectively means less work for the same taxpayer-funded paycheck—a sweet deal for those in power.
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