We have no representation

In 1946, the city fathers of Woy Woy made a fatal decision.

They decided to amalgamate Woy Woy Shire with Gosford Municipal Council.

Since that time, Woy Woy has been the poor relation, with the Mantra being "anything's good enough for Woy Woy".

The Woy Woy council had the foresight to develop the Memorial Garden and waterfront reserve, an elegant council chambers (now Woy Woy Library), and was one of the first councils to have electricity for the whole shire.

Over the years, Woy Woy has had many champions including shire president and mayor Don Leggett who gained many services and amenities for the community.

Now we have no representatives, and a plan to turn Woy Woy into a commuter terminal and car park.

This will be a complete chaotic uglification of the town.

And how do we get through to the self-absorbed, spin-brains who run this state, that the way forward is more improved and efficient public transport, certainly not, the encouragement of the anti-social, dangerous and pollutant motor car.

Letter, 18 Jan 2010 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy