The District Council of Yankalilla has urged other local government organisations to show solidarity with the people of the Ukraine.

At its meeting on 15 March the council resolved to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Councillor Bill Verwey had put forward a Motion on Notice: 

“That the District Council of Yankalilla condemns the aggression of the Russian Government in the invasion of the Ukraine and its denial of the Ukrainian people to determine their own futures. 

"That the District Council of Yankalilla applauds the courage of those Russian citizens who have condemned the invasion of Ukraine by their Government at the risk of their own safety. 

"That the District Council of Yankalilla further urges Local Government organisations Australia-wide to move motions to that effect to show solidarity with the people of the Ukraine.”

Councillor Bill Verwey says that although his motion won’t change anything, he feel it gives Ukrainian people some hope that people are commenting on what is happening to them.

“I put this motion before Council because I think every organisation whether they are a local council, corporation or organisation needs to speak up.

Speaking out lets people know it is not right what is happening. 

“We are a democracy and we value democracy, what is happening goes right against it and it is deplorable,” he says.