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Cockburn councillor continues to push Pro Roe 8 agenda

Bryce LuffCockburn Gazette

The Pro Roe 8 convener, a lone council voice in favour of the road, had planned to greet politicians returning to Parliament with an online petition backed by 8000 people and a carpark packed with freight trucks.

While the trucks never showed and Premier Mark McGowan did not attend to accept the petition, Cr Portelli said those who did show – including Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey – made their point.

Cr Portelli also tried to call on the City to conduct a Roe 8 poll of 3000 ratepayers, putting it forward as new business of urgent nature.

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Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett rejected that, saying it did not meet the requirements.

Cr Portelli then attempted to put it forward as a motion for consideration at the next meeting. It will be considered by the chief executive for the June meeting.

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