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IB LETTER TO THE EDITOR LET'S PROTECT OUR REMAINING FARMLAND (The following letter was addressed to Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr and members of regional council, and a copy was filed with the Independent and Free Press). 2021, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) George- town's 67 members cele- brated 50 years of commu- nity involvement and ser- vice. Last year, we organized two virtual public informa- tion forums, one address- ing the proposed Highway 413 expansion and the oth- er titled "Growing Halton" on land use planning. Both were well attended. We also submitted a let- ter to the region in support of the zero-sprawl option related to land planning, a position reaffirmed at our general meeting on Jan. 4, 2022. Your decision regarding 5,000-plus acres of land will affect the quality of life in Halton for generations to come. asking you vote no toa any urban ae ary expansion. There are other solutions, such as "gentle density" that would reduce infrastructure costs and promise more vibrant community life and more affordable housing options. Halton sits on some the best farmland in the prov- ince. Feeding the anticipat- ed population growth, not just housing it, should be a goal — fostering a food source and industry that is sustainable and local. farmland once lost is gone Itis a finite resource. mbers of our club, and those of the other CFUWs in Halton, will be following this issue with great interest. DIANE MCDERMOTT, PRESIDENT, CFUW GEORGETOWN THEIFPCA/COMMUNITYDIVERSITY MTN =a es (O) 1 OWN 9 te 8) B) — <a IS & DOORS honesty+integrity+ quality 905-873-0236 www. buy-wise.ca z Be = VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 11 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD N., GEORGETOWN, ON L7G 4T3 Complete the Brand Survey for a chance to win 1 of 2 brand prize packages! We need your input! As part of the Library's five-year business strategy, we are interested in your thoughts regarding our Library brand. Our brand is shaped by the experiences you have when you interact with us. Scan the QR code or visit: hhpl.on.ca. The survey and review of our library services are being led by the management consulting firm TCI, in collaboration with other library specialists. HALTON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY Imagination | Innovation | Opportunity 2202 ‘Lb Aueniges ‘Aepsuny. | SIWH UOHEH - dl UL | 6 eordyeuy