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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 10 theifp.ca SOURCE FLOORING 1362 VICTORIA ST N. 9AM-6PM 10AM-5PM. Biblio TB MUNICIPAL ELECTION COUNCIL NEWCOMERS EAGER 10 SERVE TOWN Continued from page 1 cinsky hasa party to plan to thank his volunteers and supporters. "Tm really pleased, over- joyed," the 20-year-old said. "Now we get to the hard Racinsky earned 771 second to and 122 votes ahead of his nearest rival, Matt Kind- bom. In earning the seat, Racinsky took the title of the town's youngest coun- cillor from retiring mayor Rick Bonnette, who was 27 when he was first elected to council. Racinsky said his age was brought up at times, but said his job will be to bring residents' concerns to the table. “If they wanted someone with energy and enthusi- asm, that 's why vocal vot- ed for me. If age was a con- cern, they probably didn't," he said. "A councillor should be a listener. They're not meant to be an expert. We have town staff for that." Garneat (Ward 3) and Diarey Keen a hm Joseph Racinsky photo At 20, Joseph Racinsky is the youngest-ever member of Halton Hills Council. (Ward 4. “Knowing there was go- ing tobe such suchachangeover, (voters) wanted people com- mitted to the town," Norris said. “Alex Hilson in Acton, Joseph Racinsky and Jason. Brass in (Ward 2), I think that's what they got.” Norris said he's been vol- teering in years, and bine a council- loris. just amuch more pub- lic way of being involved. Brass doesn't anticipate the number of new council- lors being an obstacle. He said orientation has already been scheduled for the first- time councillors. “With the mayor being an experienced councillor and an intelligent arou of people coming in, we'll get up to sped pre quickly," Brass said. “I'm looking forward to getting started and moving the ball “I'm going to make a strong effort for consistent communication and make that a priority over the next four years, not just at election . " time. - D'Arcy Keene forward." After coming close in the 2018 election, Keone was. elected along with incum- bent Bob ae "I got ted e: id to make a strong effort for consistent communication and make that a priority over the next four years, not just at election time." ning to improve access for residents. GIDDENS OPTOMETRY FAMILY EYE CARE SERVICES DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 83 Mill St | 905 873 1867 Day, Evening and Saturday Hours | Same day appointments for urgent eye care. Please phone. Dr. Ben Giddens We are open but due to the current virus situation we have to limit the number of people in our office. Please contact us in advance and we will arrange an appointment time for you. This will prevent overcrowding keep everyone safe! Dr. Andrea Kozma METRO PLAZA 371 Mountainview Rd S |905 873 1861 a OPTOMETRY La Dr. Brandon Pham