Vexed in the City

In this week's episode, the factional divisions within the Adelaide city council have boiled over again, with a prominent councillor quitting within sight of the next local government elections. He explains to us why his time on the council became intolerable.Senior public servant Greg Mackie joined the city council in a by-election just two years ago, expressing delight and promising to "put aside sectional interests and serve". Now, he has quit, effective immediately, citing the “corrosive nature” of the chamber.In this episode, the History Trust CEO explains why this term of council was so different to his first - which was more than 20 years ago - and details his concerns with the elected body's fractious nature.We also talk to CityMag reporter Angela Skujins, who covers Town Hall.You can find account of Greg Mackie's resignation from the council here: citymag.indaily.com.au/happening/there-is-no-civility-prominent-city-councillor-resigns/Angela’s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.