In an explosive letter to Star, Cr Brooks claimed the ALP influences over the council exposed by the Victorian Ombudsman's report were still apparent in the current council and said all councillors should be sacked, including herself.
In an interview with Star, Cr Brooks said she did not believe a State Government appointed administrator would address problems at the troubled council.
"I think what could potentially happen is that it would be about keeping a lid on things that would allow some of these corrupt practices to continue into the future," Cr Brooks said.
Two weeks ago, community groups called for the sacking of Brimbank councillors, following the Ombudsman’s scathing report into the former council.
The much-anticipated report revealed a troubled council plagued by corruption, political alliances and dodgy dealings.
BRIMBANK Mayor Troy Atanasovski and fellow councillor Sam David have rejected claims they were asked to step down from the council following the release of the Ombudsman’s explosive report earlier this month.
The pair both featured prominently in the report and were named as being part of the council’s former and present ruling factions.
Current Greens Councillor Geraldine Brooks as well as eminent community figures last week said that Cr David and Cr Atanasovski had been asked to stand down temporarily while investigations into possible breaches of the Local Government Act were undertaken.
Concerned citizens slowly chipped away at Brimbank Council's seemingly impenetrable edifice. It was a disheartening and frustrating journey verging on despair. It was made even more difficult by the distinct lack of enthusiasm from state and federal ALP members of parliament reluctance to intervene. There was no organisation such as ICAC to bring the council to account. We don't need a Independent Commission Against Crime - it's all under control said Brumby. But it wasn't. Perhaps the Premier was thinking of the Liberal Premier of NSW, Nick Greiner, who set up ICAC and was forced to resign when he was found guilty of corrupt conduct.
That's why on this the first anniversary Borderline would like to dedicate this occasion to those who worked tirelessly to bring the failings of Brimbank Council before not only the people of Brimbank but to the people of Victoria as well.
The job is not over yet but the walls have been breached. For once the greater population are starting to realise their city has been run into the ground by self-serving corrupt councillors who used Brimbank Council to enrich themselves, their family and friends and were found out for doing so. They are a disgrace to the ALP.
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