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Region to release citizens' priorities in spring Each year Halton Region delivers a wide-range of services that impact your daily life-- programs like providing clean and safe drinking water, emergency medical services, waste management, public health, economic development, emergency management and so much more. In fact, 98% of Halton residents said they are satisfied with services provided to them by the Region and we are committed to maintaining a high level of satisfaction and delivering services in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Last June, Halton Regional Council approved The Citizens' Priorities- Halton Region's 2011-2014 Action Plan. The Priority Areas, Key Initiatives and Key Actions identified in the plan reflect what Halton's citizens and stakeholders said were important to them. This spring, we will issue our first annual Report to the Citizens to help you see how Halton Region is delivering on the priorities outlined in the Action Plan. In 2011, Halton Regional Council approved several master plans for infrastructure including transportation, water and wastewater. Over the next five years Halton Region will invest more than $1 billion in infrastructure with $615 million allocated to improving the Regional transportation network. We will also accelerate several planned road improvements to reduce traffic congestion and the disruption caused by construction. The 2012-2016 Solid Waste Management Strategy was also approved by council. Halton residents are currently diverting approximately 60% of residential waste away from the landfill which is the highest rate of waste diversion in the province according to Ontario benchmarking. The new solid waste management strategy aims to increase the diversion rate to 65%. Our first year of implementing the Citizens' Priorities Action Plan was a success and we have many achievements to report. To follow Halton Region's progress on the Action Plan visit us at www.halton.ca/ActionPlan or follow my blog www.haltonchair.wordpress.com where many of the key programs, initiatives and accomplishments are profiled. Feel free to email me about Regional programs and services at gary.carr@halton.ca. --Gary Carr is the chair of Halton Region 7 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Gary Carr INDIAN RIVER DIRECT CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE GEORGETOWN ACTON Wednesday, March 7, 10 am - 12 noon Yoyo Japanese Restaurant 357 Guelph St., (beside Ford dealership) Wednesday, March 7, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm The Hide House (Eastern & Mill) $ 20 LB. BOX OF CALIFORNIA Seedless Navel Oranges or FLORIDA Ruby Red Grapefruit DID YOU KNOW... PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES PER BOX 25.00 THAT NOW YOUR UNCLE AUSTIN IN AUSTRALIA CAN READ YOUR INDEPENDENT & FREE PRESS THE SAME DAY AND THE SAME WAY YOU DO? www.theifp.ca/print-editions ·INDIVIDUAL ·COUPLES ·FAMILY COUNSELING ·DEPRESSION ·ANXIETY ·LIFE CHANGES ·CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ·PERSONAL GROWTH 38 OAK STREET, GEORGETOWN ONTARIO HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING Homeowners in THE GEORGETOWN area will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime METAL ROOF installed on their home. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SHOW HOMES FOR OUR CEDAR SHAKE AND OUR SLATE PROFILES As a display home participant, you will receive discounted pricing and have access to our special bank financing. THE SPRING RUSH HAS BEGUN www.thelastroof.com - email: roofing@bil-den.com 1-866-894-4040 (905) 873-9393 HTTP://FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM INFO@FORGECOACHINGANDCONSULTING.COM DANCE INTO THE LIGHT MARCH 9 at 8PM Known around the world as the best Phil Collins re-enactment, Martin Levac performs 25 of Collins' top hits including "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds" and "Sussudio". Tickets from $38 ROS E T H EAT R E P R E S E N T S Featuring: - Pork Loin SERVED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm LUNCH BUFFET - Assorted Salads - Dessert Table - Tea & Coffee $ - Roast Beef - Farmer Sausage with onions & peppers 11.50 HST INCLUDED Private Catering Available ~ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ Fri. & Sat. 9:30 pm - close Rock n' Roll RED LION RUN 905.874.2800 www.rosetheatre.ca 79 Main Street South, Georgetown 905-877-3388