Local Gov’t minister raises budget, other issues in Region 10

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker with Linden Mayor and Town Council, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) Orin Gordon

Minister of Local Govern-ment Norman Whittaker raised a number of concerns with the Linden Town Council including its failure to submit its budget for the year, during a recent outreach exercise.

According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release Whittaker said he thought it vital to engage the council, soon after his appointment to the post.