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Chamber chair asks Town not to reduce economic developmentContinued from page 4reduction in storm water pondcommittee on promoting a prop-control of other wages, benefits,The market is competitive,Board, spoke against the proposed monitoring and assessment, whicherty tax increase of 3.14 per cent salaries and the subject of salaryevery community is system-wide reduction of library they said would lead to higherwhen the increase to the Towns caps?promoting themselves as theservice by 33 hours per week.levels of sedimentation making itbase budget is actually 7.1 per The 2011 Budget Committeesustainable, livable, best Robinson said around 40 per into the waterways.cent.will take all of these comments intocent of Oakville residents are active This in turn would lead toplace to live in Canada. If This years increase amounts consideration as it deliberates onusers with the Oakville Public increased harbour dredging andto over $11 million. The popula-the 2011 Budget on Feb. 24 and 28you are not there to let them Library and said the Oakville increased costs to Oakville boat-tion of the town is only expected to (if required) with final approvalknow Oakville is exactly that,Public Library actually spends less ers.grow by 2.5 per cent, inflation is expected on March 7.your voice won't be heard.than other libraries within the Oakville Chamber of Commerceless than 2.5 per cent, but the bud-Oakville Mayor Rob Burton saidGTA.Chair Mark Brown voiced concernget is to grow by nearly eight per the information Morawetz is look-Mark Brown, Oakville ChamberThe Joshua Creek Residents about one option, which called forcent. That needs to be explained ing for is contained within the litera-of Commerce chairAssociation called on the commit-a $78,500 reduction of the level of properly, said Morawetz.ture of the budget and invited her totee not to eliminate Oakville service in economic development.Given that wages and salaries participate at a deeper level statingTransit Route 25 stating ridership Now is the time to get aggres-voice wont be heard.represent half of the entire budget, everything about the budget couldon this route actually went up 12 sive with economic development,Brown said if the Town wants to we would like to see guidelines not be condensed into a pamphlet.per cent in 2010 and as such is tak-he said. The market is competi-attract revenue-generating busi-and initiatives that address and Additional information about ing numerous cars off the roads tive, every community is promot-nesses it needed to allocate the evaluate staff efficiency and pro-the 2011 budget is at www.oakville.during rush hour.ing themselves as the sustainable,staff and necessary resources.ductivity in all departments and ca/2011budget.htm. QuestionsThe Association of Oakville livable, best place to live in Canada.Chartwell Maple Grove programs. Aside from the known about the budget can be e-mailedHarbours also spoke against bud-If you are not there to let themResidents Association President terms of existing union contracts, tobudget2011@oakville.ca.get reduction options, such as the know Oakville is exactly that yourDaniela Morawetz chastised the where is there consideration for IN CWCRLSAEE+HQGHUVRQ 3DUWQHUV //3 DQQRXQFHV ARDAVEIRBIHNALOGNEHERITAGEUSCS EUE PS A TLifestyle Home FurnishingsSINCE 1977LOE 5 0%In Stock Home Offi ce Desksfrom$1099$King Poster Bed 12991HZ 7D[ 3DUWQHUHenderson Partners, LLP is delighted to announce the admission of Tom Sakellaris CA, BBA as Tax Partner e ective January 1, 2011. Tom joined Henderson Partners, LLP in November 2007 as a Senior Tax Manager and was promoted to Tax Principal in 2009. With over 16 years of service High Style excellence in public accounting, he has signi cant expertise in personal and FromReclinercorporate taxation matters, including estate and business succession planning, s with $$corporate tax reorganizations and shareholder remuneration strategies. choice of fabricSofas from 799599 As a Firm, we continue to focus on helping our clients pursue opportunities, A strong Canadian dollar has made our buying power incredible!navigate challenges, create value and leave a legacy. e admission of Tom to our partnership will strengthen our Tax Services Team as we continue to MANY ITEMS IN-STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!provide exceptional service to our clients. Tax and Estate Planning | Assurance | Advisory | Wealth Stewardship4205 Fairview Street, Burlington 905-634-5298www.heritagefurniture.cawww.hendersonpartnersllp.ca | 224 Kerr Street | Oakville | 905-829-3701From our RE/MAX family to your family! Aboutowne RealtyWishing you a wonderful Family Day from Oakvilles Hometown experts. Corp., BrokerageIndependently owned and operatedLooking to Buy or Sell? Call us First!905-338-9000905-842-7000Choose wisely.Choosewww.remaxaboutowne.com2011-02-185 Friday, February 18, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com