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WH1TBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1988, PAGE 3 Councillor sees $750 election contribution limit as too high A limit of $750 as a contribution to a candidate runriing in Novem- ber's municpal election is "astro- nomically high," according to west ward councillor Joe Bugelli. That was only one concern expressed by Bugelli as Whitby council was informed of the rules and regulations governing cam- paign contributions and expenses in the upcoming November elec- tion. The Province has given two readings to the Bill which will amend the current Election's Act. The Province has asked for comments from municipalities. But Bugelli suggested that each councillor inform the clerk's de- partment of their concerns and that they be forwarded to the Province along with comments from the clerk's department which is responsible for local organization of the election. Bugelli and other councillors stated their concerns at council Monday night. Bugelli suggested that the individual contribution limit should be "no more than $200." He said the $750 limit could lead people to believe that any individual, builder or corporation with money could be seen as having a "role" in the municipal election. He aiso lambasted the expense amount suggested by the Pro- vince of $5,500 for the mayor's ôffice and $3,500 for other candi- dates plus 50 cents per elector in each ward. Using bis ward as an example, Bugelli said he could spend up Wo $10,000 on the election. West Lynde road decision will be in '89 Whitby council has postponed a decision on road repair in the West Lynde subdivision to 1989 budget discussions. "If we don't do something soon, the problem will be beyond our means," said west ward councillor Joe Bugelli who asked that council discuss the problem then. Two weeks ago residents of the subdivision appeared before operation's committee complain- ing about the roads and their park. A report from the public works department indicates that it will cost approximately $1.3 million to repair the roads in West Lynde. Seniors apartments approved FROMPAGE1 both uses. At a previous administrative committee meeting, a corporation representative successfully re- quested a maximum height limit of six stories for the building. She said the building height hadn't yet been determined, but would probably be four stories. J.T. CAR PET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Scotch guarding,deoderizing and disinfectant. June Special... L.R., D.R., Hall & Stairs Couch & Chair. $79.95 Phone: 668-6620 "I suggest that is beyond some means. It could take out good people that could fill the office," said Bugelli who suugested that half that amount would be "more reasonable." He also complained about the Province's requirements for claiming election expenses. Those candidates spending more than $20,000 will have to file an auditied statement with the clerk while candidates spend- ing between $1,000 and $20,000 will only have to file an unaud- ited statement. Bugelli challenged members of council to define an unaudited statement. "This is wrong. It should be an audited statement." Candidates must file expenses with the clerk within six months following the election. Those ex- penses are available to the public. Bugelli, along with councillor Tom Edwards, criticized a / proposal from the Province to have municipalities or local school boards responsible for a tax credit for individuals who have donated to an election campaign. "That will mean money for the Town will have to be raised from other taxpayers," said Bugelli, while Edwards claimed "the rest of the community will have to subsidize the Town." Thé two called for the Province to handle the tax credit through income taxes. Councillor Joe Drumm praised the Province for its proposal that all polling stations be accessible for the handicapped by 1991. But Drumm wondered how some handicapped people will be able to vote in the November election. He suggested that polling sta- tions be set up only where access is available to the handicapped, and if other people have to drive "two miles to vote, then so be it." Other requirements from the Province include a second ad- vance poll to be held on Thurs- day, Nov. 10 before the Monday, Nov. 14 election. There is now an advance poll that will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5. But, according to Town clerk Don McKay, the Nov. 10 poll could cause a problem since his office will have to update the polling lists, showing the electors who voted before the Nov. 14 polls open. "A mandatory advance poll on the Thursday preceding polling day leaves insufficient time for the clerk to update and circulate the polling lists. The problem becomes even more acute consid- ering Nov. 11, 1988, is a holiday for a number of people," wrote McKay to council. He suggested that the second advance poli be held prior to the Nov. 5 poli. That suggestion, along with others from councillors, will be sent to the Province before the amendment to the Election's Act gets third and final reading. I sal e fo eopIe who love thei ountry. .-..-...i - É 2rd%11ri r- %Oht% _to 507 Brock Mon. - Wed. Street, North, Whitby 686-1123 (3 blocks north of Hwy. 2) 10 - 6, Thurs. & Fri. 10 - 9, Saturday 10 - 5:30 Also in Mississauga.