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The two differ in the sense that, as an insider, Flynn says he is already up to speed on issues such as the Twelve Mile Creek Transportation Study and Market Value Assessment (MVA) and maintains that the ward deserves a councillor intimately acquainted with all the facts. Flynn, 39, the marâ€" ried father of one and a selfâ€" employed businessman, is now in his third term at the Region. McDougall â€" a 30â€"yearâ€"old marâ€" ried chartered financial analyst â€" says he has the "financial and business smarts to do the job" even though he‘s bypassing local Council in favor of the Region. One issue no one should underesâ€" timate, says Flynn, is regionâ€"wide Market Value Assessment (MVA). Although he was instrumental in the fight against the scheme, MVA will go into effect Jan. 1, 1996 if an alterâ€" native isn‘t found. ~ T ou can say one thing for the l two candidates fighting for A. the Ward 1 regional seat â€" they aren‘t afraid of what will certainâ€" ly be one of the most challenging terms of office in recent memory. While incumbent Kevin Flynn believes the three years will be arduâ€" ous, he says that‘s the very reason why he‘s running again. Challenger Cameron McDougall, who enjoyed the battle to keep the Riggs Road rightâ€"ofâ€"way parkland, said he‘d like to continue working on residents‘ Oakville Beaver Staff By HOWARD MOZEL Flynn faces challenge from Riggs Road parkland advocate Lower taxation through smarter spending is another priority, as is the preservation of heritage which is especially important in the Bronte area. The Outer Harbor project, for example, must be planned properly, says McDougall. Flynn says he will also push for restructuring at the Region that would give Oakyville a more powerful say in what transpires there. One idea being considâ€" ered is the reâ€" allocation â€" of seats to create a R e g i o n a 1 Council, that is the same size or smaller â€" with more seats for Oakville. Other issues Flynn is keeping close tabs on range from the Cameron McDougall financing and implementation of the Twelve Mile Creek Transportation Study (including bridges over the creek and reconstruction of Burloak Drive) to the successful completion of the massive Outer Harbor project. McDougall‘s concerns range from full accountability of Town staff and elected officials to a better balance between business and residential growth. Kevin Flynn Veteran councillor battles eager newcomer Oakville Beaver Staff _ trustee, ad executive Ken . Smith is up against incumbent Lynne Clark, who has two terms as a trustee behind her. I n Ward 1 for the position of public By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff From the outset Robinson made it clear that, even after serving four straight terms, he is nowhere near preâ€" pared to call it quits. The reason, says the 62â€"yearâ€"old married father of three, is the that ward will continue to face a variety of complex issues ranging from the ongoing emissions from the Petroâ€" Canada refinery to park improvements. Smith believes the Halton Board of Education is big business and should be operated as a business.: "The board of trustees should be directly responsible to its shareholders, the taxpayers and to its clients, the stuâ€" dents," said Smith, the father of three children. Budget savings in 1994 were taken out of direct education, money you can‘t withdraw from programs without affectâ€" ing the quality of education, said Smith. "If we don‘t have the funding then how do we deliver the programs?" o he Ward 1 local race is a classic I" case of the veteran incumbent versus the eager newcomer. Ralph Robifison, the longest serving member of Town Council is being chalâ€" lenged this time around by Cameron Roach, who says he‘s running in order to give voters a choice. Another matter uppermost in Robinson‘s mind is his continuing fight By KATHY YANCHUS Community service versus business background government costs. * As a Councillor, John will not disappear. He will hold public meetings. twice a year to share information and to ask for responses. He will provide, annually, an overview of plans from every department for ratepayer groups. * His record of community service, professionally and in voluntary roles, is well known. He gets things done. * John says to you, "If, after full consideration, I may enjoy your support on November 14, it will be appreciated." TV w _ W "WILLING TO SERVE, PREPARED TO WORK" * John understands what councillors must do to take charge of regional Government. Above all, the new Regional Chair must be directed and held accountable. * John believes that elected councillors must govern. They must assume stronger roles. * John will work for stronger representation numerically for Oakville on the Regional Council. We are seriously underâ€"represented. * This former councillor with six years on both Councils, insists on integrity in government. High standards are demanded. * He thinks paying an expensive lawyer to defend the Regional Chairman against criminal charges is a major errorâ€"unlike the incumbent who has supported payments at committee and at Council. ; * He has a record of fiscal responsibility and will work to significantly reduce local to get Burloak Drive reconstructed and open prior to the Rebecca Street bridge. Yet another is the development of the Outer Harbor in conjunction with nearly $1 million in improvements to Lakeshore Road. Roach‘s political involvement was not the result of any one issue and so he says he has no axes to grind, preferring to center his campaign on a platform of dialogue and compromise. Robinson recognizes expense control as another major concern to residents who have directed their displeasure at Town Hall for recent cutbacks in serâ€" vice. Roach also stands for fiscal responsibility and while he won‘t promise to lower taxes he says he will do his best to see they do not increase. Rather than focus solely on cutting back, Operating the board like a business requires more than dedication and hard work; it requires foresight to predict the educational needs of the future and creâ€" ativity to provide the lowest cost for the best education, said Smith. Clark, who has missed one board meeting in six years and served on an average of eight to 10 committees per year, feels she has been "very effective" as a trustee and wants to continue her work. The mother of three who has a lengthy record of community service, has been instrumental in developing a board policy on discipline as well as eliminating the jargon in board docuâ€" ments. Safety in the schools is a very imporâ€" tant issue to Clark as is standardized testing and, specifically in her ward, renâ€" Approved by the C.F. O. for John Graham Election Camgaign Robinson is currently a sales repreâ€" sentative for a manufacturer of quality eyewear who has 35 years experience in mortgages, loans and other aspects of the financial field. Roach works at Humber College specializing in working with various levels of government and community groups and acts as consultant with Ontario Skills Development. Roach believes the Town should aggresâ€" sively pursue new revenue sources. Clark believes her wide community service as well as her "naturally" being in the schools as mother of three, gives her an advantage and she pledges to continue to deal openly and honestly with the concerns of her constituents. ovations to Gladys Speers Public School. She feels the board has been very effective in downsizing ventures to save money and said other departments will be reâ€"organized and reâ€"structured. Ralph Robinson Lynne Clark Cameron Roach Ken Smith