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HB NEWS MAYOR WON'T BE SEEKING REELECTION HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Rick Bonnette won't be seeking re-election after 19 years as Halton Hills' may- i announcement ‘Tuesday (Dec. 14) drew sev- eral noticeable 'Oh!'s from those gathered at the Hal- ton Hills Chamber of Com- merce's annual mayor's lunch. Bonnette has served on Halton Hills council for four decades, since first be- ing elected as councillor at the age of 27. “its! been aprivilege and a total honour and a most humbling experience to be- town's longest Serving for. \S i) Town of Halton Hills photo Rick Bonnette has decided not to seek another term as \ayor. Bonnette thanked coun- cillors, town staff and his wife Josey. Though he said he usu- waits until May when candidates can sign up for the election — to de- = Oil & Filter (includes up to 6 litres regular oil.) - Complete top to bottom check over. - Installation of winter tires (already on rims) included. clare his intentions, since deciding not to run he said it is only fair to make that announcement earlier. said it takes time to assemble campaign teams and build the neces- sary relationships and, he added, give them plenty of time to consider the deci- sion. "I didn't want to wait un- til the end because I want to give potential candidates (time), to be fair to them so they can start thinking from now to May, because you can be knee jerk and say 'OK, m running, an in two” weeks ‘Good god, what did I just do? This will give people plenty of time to think about it.” Despite saying it is "the Bonnette said candidates do need that time to consid- r all that is involved with the Position. "I recommend it to any- body who is willing to put in 60 or 70 hoursa week," he said. "It's not easy." EXTRAS - $5.00 Tim's Card - Windshield Washer Fluid - 12 Pack of Pop Since you trust us for our meat, take it one step further Tate (-1mUrMat-)[oMtcollM o) [-1a] your family menu. Under new management VISIT OUR STORE: Gaw"~ 210676 Trafalgar Road S., Georgetown and healliy! 905-877-6082 © agrammeats.com f © Know and trust where your food comes from UONEH - dl UL | © Ei Fy zZ a Ea 2 9 g 8 2 Ey B g Prices are +HST 399355 Syntheticjoil (up\toj6}litres) Call for an Abpointment *Most Vehicles. NAPA U1 (@) 2) >{@) HASSELL AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE