5| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,O ctober 18,2018 theifp.ca LET'S RECAP THE PAST 15 YEARS: Council has, Successfully fought to keep the obstetrics department open at Georgetown Hospital Successfully fought on behalf of Canadian Industries opposing Buy American protectionism - Saving 1000's of Canadian jobs Successfully fought along with the community the 4-3 (400 series highway) through Halton Hills Successfully fought a Provincially driven idea to force sale/merger Halton Hills Hydro Successfully advocated the return of the GO Train to Acton Successfully convinced the Minister of Health to fund $2.68 million to Georgetown Hospital Expansion FAMILY AND LEISURE MATTERS: Council has, Created 23 km of trails and bridges as well as protected bike lanes Installed 3 splash pads in our parks Added additional Soccer fields and diamonds Resolved the long outstanding ice shortage by increasing ice pads Constructed a New library in Acton and renovated Georgetown Library, Art and Culture Centre Supported two new Skateboard Parks for Acton and Georgetown ECONOMIC PROSPERITY: Council has, Supported many industrial expansions within Halton Hills. Promoted the 401 Halton Hills Premier Gateway Corridor adding 5 million sq. feet of industrial and commercial to our tax base Developed a Community Improvement Plan to support local retail businesses EXPERIENCED RESPONSIVE DECISIVE www.RickBonnette.ca Proven Leadership for Today AND Tomorrow! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your Mayor over the past 15 years. It has been a privilege and an honour to do so. During my watch as Mayor many achievements have been reached. None of the successes would have happened without you and members of council." Under my vision and leadership the Town's 4 Pillars of sustainability have become a reality ECONOMIC PROSPERITY: Council has, Renewed the Town's Economic Strategy 2000 jobs have been created in the 401 Halton Hills Premier Gateway. Advocated for Two Way All Day GO Service. CULTURAL VIBRANCY: Council has, Supported the improvements for the libraries in both Acton and Georgetown. Supported Cultural and Public Arts Master Plans. Supported the Helson Gallery, Armouries Building, Limehouse Kilns, Acton Town Hall Center and Exchange Hotel. ENVIRONMENT: Council has, Established one of Provinces first Green Plans ensuring new buildings to be energy efficient. Supported being one of the first towns/city to complete all street light conversions to LED lighting. SOCIAL WELL BEING: Council has, Supported the Georgetown Hospital Expansion. Support Gellert Phase 2 planning and construction with focus Seniors and Youth Supported many accessibility initiatives. Supported Town taking over Activan and Youth Centers when Providers cancelled programs. Supported increase (30%) of Affordable/Senior housing on Future Devevopment. etail businessessupport local r .www nnetteRickBo .cawww.RickBonnette.ca PAID FOR BY CANDIDATE RICK BONNETTE