Thank you for your email. Whilst I disagree with your point of view I respect your right to have it.

You should be aware that the council has other advisory committees for people with disabilities, the multicultural community and interfaith groups, and is shortly holding additional community forums for our elderly citizens and men. These are all identified areas of need.

Through our community grants program, we annually support many groups and programs including the Hobsons Bay City Band (which supports tuba players and the like) and other groups, in addition to our community houses that has programs that teach all sorts of classes – perhaps even basket weaving. We do not, however, support people in the pursuit of criminal activities such as arson.

Whether you like it or not the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community are a part of our community. As civic leaders it is only right we ensure we acknowledge and respect them, and provide them with appropriate services.

Sincerely,

Cr Tony Briffa JP
Deputy Mayor, City of Hobsons Bay

http://www.briffa.org