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e IP MUNICIPAL ELECTION JASON BRASS CONTACT INFO: Website: j ca. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONY Thursday, September 22, 2022 | OCCUPATION: President, 6 IFP = ed 2 Ss a :3 FI 3 a 2 ‘@ ENCE: Committee volunteer é tore Hazel McCallion, Mis- » COMMUNITY we vie VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Vice- chair, board, Halton Hills Commerce board member profit long-term care (2021- present). WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?: I love being part of this com- munity and it felt like the right time to further ox tend my community s vice. As a local employer and Ward 2 resident, I care agreat deal about it andam keen to care for it. WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE IS- SUES rae ie THE TOWN/WARD?: is great concern about T eckloss develop- ment. One of my main pil- lars is maintaining our small-town charm while HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION oneRSe There is nothing more important than diversity if ifyou are go- ing to have a thriving com- munity. Iembrace diversity and inclusion in my personal life and within my commu- nity. I will listen to all com- munity groups and work to ensure our diversity and inclusion goals are met. GREG COSPER CONTACT INFO: Phone: 416- 457-0516, Email: cosperfor- council@gmail.com, Web- site: wo cosperforcoun- books wwcfaccbook. sony cosperforcouncil OCCUPATION: Retired North American vice-pres- ident of sales executive rans POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: Non COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Halton Hills Thunder Minor Hock- ey parent liaison; director of ising for George- bourhood roads (speeding and trucks) as well as safe- of our farmers when moving through the com- unity. IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS?:I want to hear the voices of our com- munity and those who work at the town. I will look to find com- in our concerns and solve one of the key is- sues of traffic safety in our ward. I promise to serve the community, and work tire- lessly to earn their respect by being a responsive coun- cillor and effective deci- maintain our small to’ WHAT ARE THE TOP: THREE Is. SUES FACING THE WARD: 1) Traffic is a major issue. 2) There is a lack of housing options. 8) Try to ur low tax rate. IF ELECTED, WHAT TO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS:I want to learn the mandates and ob- jectives of the various com- mittees I would be assigned to and be able to be a con- tributing member to those HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY: I will communicate the impor- tance of resisting bias to others through education sion-maker. and communication. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY?: Under- MAT KINDEOM standing one another, CONTACT INFO: Website: penly i i: www. com es and talking freely about Facebook: www.face- how wecan beaninclusive book.com/votekindbom, society is driven through Twitter: @kindbomMatt, education. My goal wor stagram: CA tekindbom uld ontinually educate peor and those around me on the importance of di- versity. MAUREEN GILLHAM CONTACT INFO: Email: win 2. There is great concern over speeding and road use permission of commercial trucks. 3. Property tax account- ability. Asa small-business owner, I constantly scruti- nize expenses to make sure the same level of account- ability, to ensure we are getting the most bang for our community bucl IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS?: I intend to meet with community or- ganizations in my ward to ensure jar voices are heard. I will review posed dewlopment in my ward to ensure community stakeholders have a say in the process. I will take im- mediate > Stops to curb my ward using ‘ any tools ‘available. to Cruise; assisted in creation of Glen Williams ice rink WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?: I decided t dedicate myself full-time to giving back to our Ommaney. For over 35 years, I worked to bring people to- gether by listening to their concerns, understanding their issues and taking tion. Ilook forward to lead- ing our community as a voice for Ward 2, preserv- ing the beauty of our rural communities and guiding us through the changes we are sure to experience. WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE IS- SUES FACING THE TOWN/ WARD?: 1. Responsible growth to preserve the beauty of our hamlets. 2. Fiscal responsibility to en- sure tax dollars work for all of us. 3. Safety, especially @gmail.com Website: ham.ca, Twiiter: m2 MaureenGill- @megill- hal OCCUPATION: Retired community development officer for Employment Ontario. PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: With 37 years of work- ing with federal and pro- vincial governments, ne have seen how dec: impact individual end their families. COMMUNITY weoewent/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Current ly on the fundraising cone mittee for the Bennett Cen- tre non-profit, long-term- care home. Will be helping with this year's Head for the Hills fundraiser event. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING: I want to feel the reward of seeing positive results from decisions made and neigh- ill help athletes, judges and offi- ‘ials into Olympic trajecto- ries, PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: Volunteered in two successful federal cam- paigns. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Trustee, secretary of Glen Williams Town Hall Board; board member of Halton Hills Public Library, L.M. Mont- gomery Museum, Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills; parent council Glen Wil- liams Public School, tech- nical support for GRC club in Limehouse; rmer board member/secretary Halton Hills Rural Police Board, Friends of the Li- brary; former chair Cana- da Day in the Glen. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?: To serve my community. I be- lieve I have the experience and character to be an ef- fective advocate for posi- tive change. I want to build astrong sense of communi- ty and preserve our rural charm. Jason Brass photo JASON BRASS Maureen Gillham photo MAUREEN GILLHAM WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE IS- SUES FACING THE TOWN/WARD? ling and reckless driving. Protecting our safety and security. Lives are at stake. 2. Better services for ru- ral residents. Advocate for rural garbage and more services for seniors and uth. 8. Ensuring value for paxpase dollars. Address- taxpayer concerns transparently, quickly and ly. I fairl IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS?: Advocate that town administration is more attuned to the con- cerns of residents by track- ing issues, following up and i progress. Advocate for standards and benchmarks, setting response and resolution times. Measure ratepayer satisfaction over time to gauge i Advo- WHO'S RUNNING FOR WARD 2 TOWN COUNCILLOR? ° Greg Cosper photo GREG COSPER 8 Matt Kindbom photo MATT KINDBOM lent at messaging diverse groups and should be a gateway for these initia- tives. It has the infrastruc- ture, proven track record and expertise. GEOFF MALTBY INTACT INFO: www.face- hook .com/electgeoffmalt- Farm¢ councillor OCCUPATION: er/ rst ; business joards: Source Water Pro- tection, Halton Region Fed- ition of Agriculture, Town of Halton Hills Rural Policy and Zoning commit- tee. Ran in previous Halton Hills elections. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: Macken- zie-Smith Bennett break- fast program, Acton Soccer Club coach and sponsor, Acton Fall Fair, Acton and Chri cate for a permanent rural committee addressing the unique concerns of Ward 2. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY?: Mak- ing sure under-re- presented voices are heard. The public library is excel- mas pa- rades, Cody's Cows themed events for Easter, Hallow- een and Christmas, help donating hundreds of meals with Links2C: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?: I See - page 11