Former Wellington Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow will act as interim Chief Executive for Whanganui Council in what has been described as an ‘exciting new adventure’ by McKerrow and a ‘terrifying new chapter’ for Whanganui ratepayers.
Local Government Campaigns Manager for the Taxpayers’ Union, Sam Warren, said:
“Our thoughts are with the people of Whanganui during these uncertain times.”
“McKerrow brings with her a track record, just not the kind you’d want to flaunt. Under her clerkship, Wellington experienced phenomenal disfunction and rates rises – we can only hope Whanganui doesn’t have a town hall that needs upgrading, or pipes to fix.”
“While in Wellington, McKerrow’s $553,356 pay packet raised some eyebrows when compared to her performance. The latest Taxpayers’ Union Council CEO Rich List ranked her as the second-highest paid individual council CEO. For the sake of Whanganui ratepayers, let’s hope McKerrow brings more bang for buck this time round.“
“With McKerrow should come a warning not to repeat the same mistakes. For McKerrow, we wish her ‘bon voyage’. For Whanganui locals, we wish you ‘good luck – she’s your problem now’”.
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