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Ward 2 Ward HERALD ELECTION SPECIAL Wednesday November IMS page TOWN Clear voice for concerns I would like to take a few minutes and subsequently appointed to regional council a lot has happened Serving you at the regional level has been extremely rewarding but time consuming what with up to meetings per week plus hours and hours of preparation reading staff reports visiting areas of concern writing reports etc Along with this hectic schedule I have a businesa to operate to be a success requires a substantial amount of my time Therefore to better serve you the citizens of on a mora persona level I have decided to run for Available Integrity A need for accessible compassion expansion town council I feel that my time at region has been a learning experience which 1 will apply to local council I believe that as your regional representative we have received a clear voice for our many concerns and we were beard Road improvements were made with more to come taxes were kept to a minimum and services improved over all With your continued support we can work together to make our community strong and a great place to live As a member of the 1985 council and as a candidate foe the November election I invite you to contact me at Bus or Res any concerns you might have regard ing the community we live In As a selfemployed business person she is available and accessible to the residents of Ward She has the lime and the Interest In serving your Pam Johnston contributes in a positive way to her community An energetic and keen volunteer she will respond promptly to your problems BETTY FISHER Ward 3 residents require a council lor who knows the issues and will act upon those issues with Integrity energy and compassion The issues In this election are clear market value assessment financial responsibility residential and Industrial growth a prosperous business commu nity Approachable to taxpayers PETER NORTON For the past years I have been your Ward representative on Born and raised in Glen Williams I am married with one daughter I am a sales representative for Gerrle Electric lay reader at St Church Glen Williams member of the Optimist Club and of the local Muscular Dystrophy Golf Tourn ament for the past five years During my time on council I ve been town representative on the Hall Board and a member of the following committees Pits and Quarry Selection of town boards and committees Elderly Study and Bi centennial If reelected I will continue to work to be approachable to hear each taxpayers concerns as I live and work locally ensure that Ward residents receive maximum value for their tax dollar Improve the safety of our transportation systems by speed limit stops resurfacing and sanding ensure thai the mill rate Increases to not exceed Inflation rates last year taxes were kept to a per cent increase with services maintained In an orderly fashion encourage well planned development to help our residential tax burden keep the lines of communication open between Ward residents and council by informing residents when council will be discussing their problems preserve the quality of life now present in the rural area If reelected on Nov I will continue to listen to your concer and value your advice so that my decisions will be made in the best Interests of Ward a residents ROBERT My name Is Bob Gougeon I have lived in Georgetown for over years owned and operated my own business In downtown tor years This year my wife Jackie and I celebrated our anniversary I am presently the showroom supervisor at Pascals in I was a member of the Georgetown Rotary Club for years was presi dent of that club two times have been a member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and was a charter member of the Jaycecs School is main goal for board trustee IRENE McCAULEY SS Trustee Halloo Hnii Married 17 years Husband John Director of Officiating NHL Children Wesley 13 Bridget Blaine I am very appreciative of the confidence the separate school suppor ters have shown In my ability to represent them They can be assured that I will continue to work diligently on their behalf to ensure their concerns are brought before the Board There will be many changes hi Catholic education over the next years and I am looking forward to a very challenging and rewarding time My main objective will be the Wt Irene He baa toured our secondary acquisition of a Catholic secondary school faculties teen firsthand school for our area I have in with the overcrowded and inadequate Mr Don Knight our to apprise conditions under which our children him of the situation attending school and ensure appropriate action is taken on your behalf She wants to see the entity of the community strengthened We need her positive approach ACCOUNTABLE Johnston will not shy away from decisionmaking She has been willing to make difficult and unpopular decisions and will conti nue to make those hard decisions will speak on your behalf In talking with you she baa found you to be concerned with development lack of curbs and sidewalks In existing residential areas sewers street light ing and the downtown commercial area She has listened to you and If elected will attempt to solve these problems to the best of her ability MANAGEMENT Is capable of effectively monitoring the expenditures and revenues against the town budget and will ensure our tax dollars are put to their best use She is concerned with not only the current consequences of decisions but also the future conse quences to the town and taxpayers She will safeguard the assets of the Town of Hills wants to maintain the quality of life In Georgetown wants to retain the environment we enjoy As your councillor she will work hard on your behalf to secure this for you and your family preservation of community- based schools the Stevens property upgrading of residential roads adequate parkland formal recognition of arts community preservation of the downtown These Issues directly impact Georgetown future and the people in Wards Residential growth must take place at no expense to the existing taxpayers It must be designed to support local businesses and our existing community schools Industrial growth is needed to offset higher taxation Without knowing the Impact upon Individual residents market value assessment must be opposed to protect Ward 3 residents from soaring proper ty taxes Accelerated upgrading of residen roads must be a budget priority It Is Important that Ward 3 residents elect a councillor who knows the people and has the proven ability to effective ly represent the interests of the people I lived in the Park Area of Ward 3 for several years My family and I are returning to Ward 3 early in the new year along with others successfully ought for the librarycultural centre and the preservation of the downtown core have represented the interests of Ward 3 residents for the past years as their Trustee on the Hal ton Board of Education I would consider It an honour to continue that representation as Ward 3 councillor When In business downtown was one of the founders of Pioneer Days headed Pioneer Days as chairman on two occasions and worked as promoti oris coordlnator 1 was on the original downtown Business Committee and was Chair man of the Business Improvement Area after it was formed I live in Ward 1 own my home and commercial property in Ward 3 and I have the time available and the desire to represent Ward 3 In council In my opinion over the past years there has been too much industrial property rezoned for other uses I will look into the Stevens proper ty purchase and the present expenditu res and feasibility of It for the municipal complex The property standards malnten bylaw covering the downtown cores will be looked into If it is good for one or two parte of Halloo It is good enough for all of Halton Hills feel there Is a need to expand if we dont Brampton will We need Industrial growth as well as residential growth to offset the taxes The new tax structure section S3 will affect all of us but mostly the older homes it was not felt in Brampton because It has industry and the taxes offset ft Also we must not forget our rural areas These areas are vital to the community and the environment Three major town issues PHIL CARNEY The next few years are going to be extremely important In our communl ty because there are two or three major issues forthcoming They are as I see them 1 Equalized Assessment Development south of Hungry Hollow on the Line and possibly Georgetown West 3 The potential development of a Municipal Complex 1 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT- With regards to Item There is no doubt VAVvt in my mind that we have Inequities As things stand now noone can tell within our present tax structure that whose taxes will go up or whose taxes have to be addressed the major wilt be reduced as a result of council problem stems from the fact that having Implemented Sec and that la certain areas are assessed at a the only reason that I couldnt support different mill rate than others Further the implementation of this section As adding to the problem are toe dates councillor under which assessments were made motion in ibis regard we will be able to assist those In our community that are excessively I will of course be available for any assistance to anyone In my ward that feel they have been maltreated or need assist ance In this or any other matter DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF HUNGRY HOLLOW Regarding Item Development is definitely going to happen over the next few years and I feel that it Is extremely Important If we wish to maintain the character and quality of life we all enjoy in George town that your representative be knowledgeable In such things as types on in different areas For example we have assessment 1960 assessment and also current or new assessment