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HB NEWS ONLY FAIR TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT EARLY: BONNETTE Continued from page 1 Now what makes Bonnette's choice of song so appropriate, especially for a politi- cian, is that the full title of the song is "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." And there inly be those happ’ I no politician is going to make everyone hap- Py. But election results would indicate those people would be in the "minority" (also a Green Day song, if you're keeping score). Bonnette was elected three times and ac- claimed twice when nobody figured they could take a legitimate run at unseating the mayor. He for the first cillor representing his hometown of Acton when he was just 27. “It's been 40 years, since 1982," Bonnette said. "I think it's time for somebody with dif- ferent ideas." Bonnette said he arrived at the decision about three weeks ago. And though he usu- ally waits until May when candidates can sign up for the election to declare his inten- tions, he said it is only fair to e that an- nouncement earlier. He said it takes time to feams and build the nec- "| think it's time for somebody with different ideas.” - Mayor Rick Bonnette essary relationships and, he said, give them plenty ¢ oft time to consider the decision. 't want wait until the end be- cause ve want to give potential candidates (ime), to be fair to them so they can start ing from now to May, because you (ave a va knee jerk and say 'OK, I'm oteed, in two weeks start thinking, ‘Good what did Ijust do? The will give people oe ty of time to think about Besides, Bonnette eid vit will probably take another 10 months to clean my office." Bonnette thanked councillors, town staff and his wife, Josey. Councillor Bryan Lewis said Bonnette always kept members of coun- cil in the loop and let them be involved in the process. "He always allowed us to be very hands- on, particularly if it was a Ward 2 issue," HASSELL AUTOMOTIVE Lewis said. "There was never a meeting that wasn't open door. He wanted us to have all information." Lewis said it will be difficult to tell how much of a change will take place on council without Bonnette until candidates start coming forward. “You never know," he said. "There might be four or five people come forward. Then you start to look and Sav, T can work with this person or that pers ‘id there will for him, no longer having his days filled with meetings, answering emails and reading ‘ough agendas. But he said he wouldn't have it any other way. “As a 27-year-old from the little town of Acton, I would have never thought I could be mayor," he said. "It's been a privilege and a total honour and a most humbling experi- ence to become mayor of this wonderful town." ‘SCAN THIS CODE for more local news * a Town of Halton Hills photo Rick Bonnette has served on council for four decades. LWEEK! Prices are +HST EXTRAS - $5.00 Tim's Card - Windshield Washer Flui id - 12 Pack of Pop = Oil & Filter (includes up to 6 litres regular oil.) - Complete top to bottom check over. - Installation of winter tires (already on rims) included. Call for an Abpointment *Most Vehicles. 399355 Synthetic/oil (up)to)6)litres) a READERS’ CHOICE 2021 Ee NAPA U1 (@) 2) >{@) HASSELL AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE UONEH - dl UL | S = Fy zZ a Ea 2 9 g 8 2 Ey x 8 x 8 8