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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 7, 20 19 | 26 HaltonHighlights February2019 Halton is part of your everyday life This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. From clean drinking water to business supports and public health programs, Halton Region delivers high-quality services to residents and businesses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Keeping property taxes lowwith Halton's 2019 Budget Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair 2019-2020 Halton Region Guide &Waste Collection Calendar Check your mailbox for this year's copy of the Halton Region Guide and Waste Collection Calendar. This annual resource is your guide to the many Regional programs and services that residents rely on. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. February 20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council March27 9:30 a.m. Regional Council April 17 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Halton's 2019 Budget ensures value for taxpayers while we prepare our strategic plan for this term of Council. It invests in resident priority areas and it is based on prudent, forward-looking financial planning principles that will help maintain our strong long-term financial position. The 2019 Budget continues our 12-year track record of keeping property tax increases at or below the rate of inflation. It includes a 1.9 per cent increase to support investments in Regional programs (such as waste management, Paramedic Services, Services for Seniors and community health and social services) and transportation infrastructure. It also includes a 3.7 per cent rate increase for services to support a state of good repair for water and wastewater infrastructure. The 2019 Budget will help preserve the high quality of life in Halton. To learn more, please visit halton.ca. The 2019-2020 guide includes: • your household's weekly collection schedule from February 2019 to January 2020; • information on how to use our waste programs and services; • waste reduction tips and lists of acceptable items; • details about how to access other Regional programs and services; and • information on Regional Council and strategic planning work underway. You can also manage your waste online or from your mobile device. Sign up to receive weekly waste collection reminders, find your collection day, and learn about acceptable items at halton.ca or download the OneHalton app. Visit halton.ca, download the OneHalton app or call 311 to connect with our professional, informative and friendly Regional services today. 7 a.m. Take recycling out Halton collects your Blue Box, Green Cart & garbage 7:15 a.m. Shower & brush your teeth Halton ensures you have clean, safe water for household use 8 a.m. Drive to work Halton constructs & maintains regional roads Noon Go out for lunch The Health Department inspects all restaurants 2 p.m. Attend a business seminar Halton supports entrepreneurs through its Small Business Centre 3:30 p.m. Help kids with homework Our HaltonParents service offers parenting support, including homework tips 7:30 p.m. Visit grandmother Halton runs three long-term care homes