More Than the Three R's

In addition to the three Rs (roads, rates & rubbish), Council and Councillors can both advocate on behalf of their communities to State and Federal government AND facilitate events and activities.
I was reading the Local Government Focus newspaper last night - given to me by a friend on Shepparton Council - and saw an article about Glenelg Council, down Portland way. They run a program where kinder kids visit the local aged care facility once a week - it brightens the residents' day and the interaction has helped some of the kids with their speech development and conversation skills.
 

As far as I can tell, it costs nothing but benefits all involved!