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11| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A ugust 30,2018 theifp.ca If he gets in, he'll be one of the youngest councillors in the history of Halton Hills government. Patrick Cryan, a 23-year- old from Georgetown, is running to be Ward 3 coun- cillor in Halton Hills. He's running against in- cumbents like Moya John- son and Dave Kentner, as well as new faces like Wen- dy Farrow-Reed and Randy Kerman. "I want to be a younger voice," said Cryan, who grew up in Georgetown and graduated from Christ the King secondary. "I've always been inter- ested in politics," said the political candidate, who is a member of a Canadian committee of monetary and economic reform, which former deputy prime min- ister of Canada Paul Hel- lyer is a part of. Cryan is fiscally conser- vative and says that he would fight to keep tax in- creases lower than what council currently adheres to in Halton Hills. "I feel like I have a lot of energy to put into my job and will treat it as my No. 1 priority," he said. Cryan disagrees with spending on public art pro- jects, as well as some of the bike lanes in his ward. He says the money could be much better used in pub- lic transportation initia- tives, as well as community activities to engage resi- dents. "I feel like they're not connected enough," said Cryan. "I would like to see more people interactive with council." He would want to focus on engaging the communi- ty in an effort to tackle men- tal health issues in youth. "Depression is a big thing with people our age," he said, stating that it's im- portant to foster a sense of community in town. "Something that energizes people is very important to be." He says his first priority would always be speaking with residents and han- dling their issues. "I want to be a better out- reach for the community," he said, asking those inter- ested to contact him at 905- 867-6048. MUNICIPAL ELECTION MEET PATRICK CRYAN, THE YOUNGEST PERSON RUNNING FOR COUNCIL Patrick Cryan is the youngest person running for council in Halton Hills. Alexandra Heck/Metroland ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com sleep dentistry available New Patients Welcome Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Marketplace dental Centre Georgetown Marketplace Mall 905-877-CARE (2273) • www.georgetowndental.com HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm • Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm • Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm Proudly Serving Georgetown Since 1994. www.nikkispools.com 330 Guelph St., Georgetown (Across fromCanadian Tire) We're Here To Help.... Book your POOL CLOSING date NOW! Plan Ahead For Winter! Professionally sized with installation available. Need aWINTERCOVER Call Us Today! 905-877-8433 • Design • Installation • Service • Liner ReplacementsGold 2018 Halton Hills Cell: 416-989-7809 Dave LoDuca • Ceramic & Porcelain Tile Installation • Bathroom Renovations • Kitchen Backsplashes • Heated Floors C C T I L EE RAM I Gold 2018 Halton Hills CONTRACTOR - 7 years! Thanks for your support!