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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 12, 1998 - 15 Provincial budget gets mixed review in Scugog By Rik Davie Port Perry Star Local reaction to the latest provincial budget has been mixed. Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt liked what he didn't see. "There was no mention of the new Municipal Act in either the throne speech or the budget address," he said. "That sur- prised some of us, but we are somewhat encouraged by it." The new act addresses changes in funding to local gov- ernments and, in some cases, who pays for what. Some restructuring -- like local gov- ernment paying the cost of ambulance services, commonly = J ERNIE DUNCAN* PENNY DUNCAN* CHERYL HILL Great north Oshawa location, close to schools called download- ing -- has had the mayor and m a n y other GTA leaders concerned for some time. "That (lack of mention) is a good sign to me," said Mayor Moffatt. "I hope it means that the province is taking a longer look at some of the concerns that we've expressed about the act." The mayor sees some positive Doug Moffatt oll B11, Sal alelTo Tale [S11 dV [= ap oT=Tl ST ce) I0=1s | GROUP | signs -- and some that are not so positive -- from the Harris government's budget, released last Tuesday. "The break in income tax was a good thing," he said. "It could mean a few hundred dol- lars in taxes saved for a family of four." Effect on property taxes? He noted, however, that downloading of services could have an effect on property taxes, which might cost Scugog homeowners money. "Those families may need that few hundred dollars to pay for increased property taxes if we can't work out an equitable 126 Water St., adel dl =l=Ts oV; (across from baseball diamond) plan with the province for restructuring of downloading," said the mayor. "But I am confident we will in time." Durham East MPP John O'Toole, said several elements of the budget will benefit Durham residents. "There will be an increase of $170 million in funding to the Durham Region Childrens Aid Society," he said. "It is long overdue and greatly needed to keep our child protection and fostering services running effec- tively." "I'm personally proud that we were able to address the CAS need for funding." CY RCEIN SS EC Mpa i=Te. 09989-4300 PL 3A oT: Yo TiaTe NE [oT A TS TY (SY SV RB Tok Durham Real Estate Board Members with Full Access to Toronto Real Estate Board ***Broker/Owner *'Broker Associate 'Sales Representative LINDSAY OFFICE - 2 KENT ST. W., LINDSAY 705-878-9299 ELLEN McKINLAY** LESLIE-CROSS* ~ NEWTO MARKET Attention first time buyers. 3BR, i ROBERT _ DICKSON* HALL* PRICE IS SLASHED! Then this one is for you! In town, 2 minute TRACY ROBINSON* ' H Bid § AO THU 2 } Ee: > 3 5 WANT A CHARMING HOME? Mr. O'Toole also pointed to the creation of some 800 long- term care beds in the region. 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