Keep Sydney Open have released a public statement on the resignation of Mike Baird, wishing him well, while highlighting his many failures, and the fact that he is out of touch.
“We wish the Premier well”, Tyson Koh said in the statement. “His commitment to the job during health crises in the Baird family is admirable and we wish only the best for them.
“We never hoped for Premier Baird’s resignation, instead we hoped he would be a constructive partner who’d pursue smart policy that could make Sydney both vibrant and safe.
“Mike Baird never pursued that goal. While the greatest cities in the world continue to respect nightlife and enjoy innovative night time safety strategies, Mike Baird refused to consider these examples and instead believed only in the blunt instrument of a curfew.
“Now the NSW government has a remarkable opportunity before it, Sydney is ready to be revitalised with smart solutions to guarantee fun, culture, economic opportunity and safety for all Sydneysiders. We are ready to work with the new leader of the government to achieve all of these results.
“Keep Sydney Open’s role in NSW will not be ending with the political career of Mike Baird,”said Koh. “Keep Sydney Open is ready to defend the vibrancy, colour and small businesses of our community against any lawmakers who unfairly target them.”
Koh was less diplomatic when speaking to The Music earlier in the day, stating: “He’s taken a wrecking ball to much of the city and now doesn’t have to face the consequences of his actions. It’s quite gutless, really.
“Keep Sydney Open will keep up the pressure on the new Premier, who we hope will work with us to restore Sydney’s nightlife and confidence as a music destination.”
