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Parental input, financial accountability and establishing policies to ensure a safe and nurâ€" turing léarning environment in the schools are also focuses of Donafeld‘s platform. Lane adds that she is the only candidate in the ward who can devote 100% representation on all issues "as I do not have a conflict of interest on teacher bargaining issues." Lane said the board has been successful in holding the line on expenditures and providing releâ€" vant education in a cost effective manner. She pledges to continue to ensure that taxpayers‘ dollars directly benefit students and that programs and policies are meaâ€" sured for their effectiveness. "And one of the key areas we have to be more effective in is our partnership with other schoolâ€" boards and local government entiâ€" ties...," said Lane. Lane foresees the next term as being a busy one in the areas of social contract, collective bargainâ€" ing and in implementing new eduâ€" cational initiatives in a cost effecâ€" tive manner. "I can offer a very objective point of view," said Donafeld, a Toronto teacher and Oakville newâ€" comer. "T‘ll know whether they (programs, cutbacks) work or "I will work hard to ensure educational accountability through delivery of relevant and effective programs within our board," said Donafeld, who believes the board must enter into more partnerships and sponsorships with business. An issue important to this father of one is accountability. on Monday, Nov. 14 you have a choice Incumbent Linda Lane, a cusâ€" tomer service and sales manager with Bell Canada, has corporate experience in budgeting, labor relations and training design while her challenger, teacher Richard Donafeld, feels he has an inside view of what works and doesn‘t work with the system. Both candidates for the position of Ward 6 Halton Public School Board trustee are firm believers in the education system and feel they have strong skills they can bring to the job. By KATHY YANCHUS Oakville Beaver Staff Veteran vs rookie in north east ward Mayor Ann Mulvale 338â€"8556 ) _ AUTHORIZED BY THE CF.O. FOR; _ : THE ANN MULVALE ELECTION CAMPAIGN vote "The average household has seen their hydro bill go from an incidental expense to a major draw on their afterâ€"tax dollar," Craig says. "This also affects our existing business base as a raise in utility rates cannot always be passed on thus reducing profitability." Craig would like to see a continued reducâ€" tion in unsightly overhead wires, the upgrading of older areas and an increased thrust in eduâ€" cating students about energy concepts. Jack_Brewer, an executive with the Royal Bank, has served nine years on the commisâ€" sion, the last seven as chairman. Brewer says that sound financial management at the local utility has meant steady growth while keeping costs down. Customers have increased by 60% and Oakville Hydro employees have been cut from 130 to 112 with accompanying rate reductions of 4% this year. Responding to critâ€" icism about OH‘s new $5.8â€"million headquarâ€" ters, Brewer noted that the utility has no new debt, the building is fully paid for and long term debt will be paid off over the next two years. Bruce Craig, with a background in contract sales and supply management, believes that the issue of hydro rates is the main issue in the campaign. There are seven men running in tomorrow‘s election for four positions. They include incumbents Jack Brewer, Marshall Snowball and John Rankin and challengers David Froom, John Hinkley, Bruce Craig and Bernie Haines. Of the newcomers only Haines ran in the last municipal election. large basis. Seven vie to oversee local utilit * 20 years in the Electrical Industry. * Committed to Responsible, Accountable Lea ershlp * Let‘s Privatize Certain Departments â€" To Reduce Costs. WARD 5 Sep. School Trustee he Oakville Hydro Board of Commissioners is the only municipal ( body elected by the people on an atâ€" . Authorized by C.F.0. for Gerry O‘Halloran campaign Authorized by the C.FO. for John C. Hinkley Campaign Reâ€"elect Federal Deficit â€" 37 Billion Halton Catholic School Board Deficit â€" Prov. Deficit â€" 10.2 Billion John Hinkley has spent the past two decades in the electrical industry from manufacturing to distribution and sales of electrical products. He was one of the founding members of the Lakeshore Chapter of the Ontario Electric League and a served as a director on the board of the Niagara District Electric Club. Froom says his common sense approach and commitment to deliver timely results are two reasons why voters should support his bid. Bernie Haines has 17 years of experience in the electrical industry and is presently an elecâ€" trical utilities safety consultant. He has had various positions within the industry including a stint as a lineman. David Froom says his M.B.A. will help him give Oakville taxpayers the best value for their energy dollar. He says the primary need at Oakville Hydro is for fiscal responsibility and putting the interests of the residents first. Craig also wants to see more hydro vehicles converted to alternative fuels, such as natural gas, to reduce operating expenses and to tier the supply base to further streamline this proâ€" cess and reduce administration costs. Oakville Hydro Commissioner Hinkley says he wants to tackle some tough e LESS TAX +LESS BUREAUCRACYâ€" : e LESS RED TAPE : Murray Has 30 Years Of Mumczpal Experience VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE AND AN 4 UNDERSTANDING OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MAKE TOWN HALL RESPONSIVE TO THE PEOPLE If you need a ride to your Polling Location.‘ call our Campaign Headquaters â€" 844â€"4489 1 A PROVEN PERFORMER KEEP EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR YOU REâ€"ELECT 827â€"6839 REâ€"ELECT LOCAL COUNCIL WARD 6 JO HN RANKIN TO OAKVILLE HYDRO MURRAY WALKER Authorized by the C.F.0. for the Murray Walker election campaign Authorized by lhe CFO fqr }ohn Rankln He also warns against privatizing Oakvill Hydro. Rankin says the local utility is opeta ing efficiently as a private enterprise an, objects to anyone being given control ove assets paid for by Oakville Hydro customers. . Marshall (Fred) Snowball is employed b Halton Region and has been a hydro comrni! sioner for 12 years. During that time he ha served as viceâ€"chairman and chairman. He say that trying to curb rising cost is of paramoutr importance and the only way to achieve that to offer practical solutions. Rankin is a strong believer in providin electricity at cost and takes a dim view q municipal and provincial governments taxin hydro rates as a means to generate more rev enue. As chairman of the building committé for OH‘s new headquarters, Rankin says h worked closely with staff to ensure it was buil on time, below budget and without incurrini additional debt. ; Rankin also warns that publicized saving by Ontario Hydro due to its restructuring an massive early retirement packages, mean loc: utilities will be burdened with extra costs fc the next 11 years. John Rankin, a retired architect, has serve 21 years on the commission and has been th district and provincial electric utility represen tative for a decade. He also wants to explore the possible priv:f tization of certain OH departments and ser vices to control costs. environmental issues at the commission, sucl as the impact of electro magnetic forces they pertain to homes near high tension line and the visual pollution caused by pad moun transformers in some neighborhoods. d