The article also quotes Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who said in September that while mayors keep a “low profile,” they have important work especially during crises, since residents who don’t know where to look to for help can turn to CDCs.
PM Lee added, ”The CDC can then assist them or redirect them, and lift some of the burden of navigating the bureaucracy off them.” However, some Singaporeans have questioned the need for mayors, given the country’s small size and population, and have said that their duties toward residents could also fall under the purview of MPs or even other government agencies.Commenters also pointed to the current economic difficulties Singapore is facing because of the Covid-19 pandemic, suggesting that the allotment for mayors’ salaries could go toward those undergoing hard times.
One netizen even asked if Ms Low’s commitment to serve as a mayor would remain the same if she only received half of her salary. Another netizen mentioned that mayors should be voted into office, and not merely selected and then appointed.
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You can keep complaining but nothing will happen and they will continue their 'job'.
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