Tamworth Leaders Embrace Democracy — As Long As It Comes Without Opinions

Tamworth Councillors have confirmed that the greatest threat to democracy isn’t potholes, rates or broken promises — it’s people daring to disagree with councillors online.

Several elected members have complained about “too much negativity” in the community, with one reportedly suggesting residents should simply “support what we say” in the same way shareholders back a corporate board.

Unfortunately, locals have stubbornly refused to play along, pointing out that councillors are not business executives but elected officials whose job is to deliver on promises, not run a private fiefdom.

“It’s frustrating,” said one councillor, who asked not to be named in case their words were screenshotted. “We put forward ideas, and instead of unconditional applause, people start asking questions. Some even post on Facebook. It’s basically misinformation.”

Others at the meeting went further, lamenting that democracy has been “weaponised” against them by people who insist on offering alternative views. “What we need is unity,” another councillor added. “By which I mean: no opposition to our ideas, ever.”

At least one councillor appeared to have brushed up on civics recently, reportedly quoting passages from a children’s guide to democracy — before skipping the chapter about accountability.

Locals were quick to note that even in the corporate world shareholders still hold the power to sack a board of directors — a detail apparently lost on the councillors.

Local resident Barry said he wasn’t sure what the councillors expected. “They run for election, make promises, then do whatever suits them once they’re in. If they don’t want feedback, maybe they should run a book club instead of a council.”

Until then, locals say they’ll keep making use of their right to talk politics — even if the councillors would rather they didn’t.

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