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Wellington Deputy Mayor Criticizes Over $600,000 Expenditure on Library Website
‘Atrocious’: Wellington’s deputy mayor slams $ for library website
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Wellington's deputy mayor has condemned the council's expenditure of over $600,000 for a new library website, calling it excessive. The total cost includes $595,801 for design and construction, plus an additional $72,000 for hosting and maintenance for one year.
- 01The total cost for the library website is $595,801.
- 02An additional $72,000 is allocated for one year of hosting and maintenance.
- 03The deputy mayor described the expenditure as 'atrocious'.
- 04The council has been asked for comments regarding this spending.
- 05The total expenditure exceeds $600,000.
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Wellington's deputy mayor has expressed strong disapproval of the city council's expenditure exceeding $600,000 on a new website for the capital's library. The breakdown of costs reveals that $595,801 was spent on the design and construction of the website, while an additional $72,000 is earmarked for one year of hosting and maintenance services. The deputy mayor labeled the total amount as 'atrocious', raising concerns about the financial priorities of the council. Comment has been sought from the council regarding this significant expenditure, highlighting the ongoing debate about public spending in the city.
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The criticism of the library website expenditure raises questions about the council's budget priorities and public spending.
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