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COUNCIL NEW TOWN COUNCIL SWORN IN REETI ROHILLA rrohilla@metroland.com The Town of Halton Hills kicked off a new season of munic- ipal politics with the swearing-in of its almost entirely new council and dmayor 0 on Now. 21. uncillors have joined the ‘able with four famil- iar faces and Mayor Ann Lawlor. “This council has its work cut with many years of experience around the table and a passion Halton Hills' mayor and councillors are sworn in. for maintaining our unique com- munity soul," said Lawlor. The new council consists of D'Arcy Keene, Ron Norris, Chan- tal Garneau, Alex Hilson, Jason Brass, Joseph Racinsky and in- rirereniad Bob Inglis and Mike Jane Fogal is elected as re. 4and Clark Somerville acclaimed as regional councillor for Wards1 and 2. Lawlor shared pride in the 12 years of service on town council and thanked former mayor Rick Bonnette for support over the years. "I am proud of the communi- ties intaini those Reeti M. Rohilla/Metroland we are creating," Lawlor said. “The slogan 'small town living at its best’ sums up our character in shell." Lawlor appreciated advance- and social well-being— and talked about future goals. -aaleuL | & that in the offing, ai confident that our council will 5 address them with wisdom and F 7 sensitivity,” ‘she said. recognized financial 2 Fa pressures — due to inflation and 4 ulations dictated by the prov- 8 ince," Lawlor said. "Several piec- 8 es of new legislation and regula- tion including, the so-called ‘More Homes Built Faster Act’ threatens citizen participation, years of planning ‘ing processes, nat: ural heritage protection, c! action and heritage * ae tion,” she added. Managing growth would be a third challenge Lawlor said she believes would be faced by the ew council. "I will work hard to ensure that the new neighbourhoods ments seen over the years through the town's i ili ty Strategy — which focuses on cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, i he: gional councillor for W Eg pEADWATER, IMPROVEMENT CENTRE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON’ char- acon that we avoid sprawl and the geography of nowhere," she said. me THING YOU COULD possibly NEED From lights and trees, to ribbons and bows, to interior and exterior decorations, even salt and shovels to clear that walkway for your guests! You will find everything you need for the holidays at Headwaters Home Improvement Centre! eordyouy