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Town seeks public input on ward boundary review The Town of Oakville will be seeking community input on boundary review options during two public information sessions on Thursday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 27. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. "The ward boundary review will determine how future ward boundaries are designed to ensure that all residents and businesses are represented on council through an effective and equitable system," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "We value public opinion and gathering feedback is a critical step in the review process. I encourage all residents to come out and participate." During a special meeting of council on Feb. 21, three guiding principles for the review were prioritized: effective representation; the protection of communities of interest and neighbourhoods and consideration of physical features as natural boundaries. Council also confirmed that the federal numerical standard of 25 per cent is an acceptable percentage of variation in population size among the wards and that Sixteen Mile Creek and Trafalgar Road will be recognized as ward boundaries, where possible. Finally, council resolved not to restrict options for determining the northern boundary of the south Oakville wards. Oakville's current wards vary significantly in population size. Expected growth will further increase these discrepancies, particularly in new communities in north Oakville. As a result, a ward boundary review was launched last fall. For further information regarding the ward boundary review, visit www.oakville.ca. Dr. Robert J. Williams, professor emeritus of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, is leading the town's consultation process. His final report, with recommendations for Council's consideration, will be presented on May 7. The final determination of Oakville's ward boundaries will be implemented for the 2014 municipal election. 15 · Friday, March 16, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Oak-land Ford Lincoln 2011 BLOWOUT Get Them Them While While They They Last! Last! Get 2011 FORD FUSION SEL FORD CUSTOM EVENT CASH SUPPORT OAKVILLE CURLING CLUB SATURDAY, MAR. 17 10AM -3PM 224 ALLAN STREET, OAKVILLE FOR EVERY TEST DRIVE, $20 WILL BE DONATED TO THE CLUB. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO CHECK OUT A NEW FORD OR LINCOLN AND HELP SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY! $24,645 -$1000 2011 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4WD $ St# 1U118, Tuxedo Black Metallic, Charcoal Black Leather Seats, BRAND NEW 4 Door Sedan, 3L 4V V6 Duratec Engine, 6 Speed Automatic, Order Code 140A, Heated Front Seats, Reverse Sensing System, Select Shift with Thumbshift, Moon and Tune Package: Power Moonroof, Sony Audiophile 12-Speaker System. 23,645 + HST St# 1T529, Ingot Silver Metallic, Charcoal Leather Trim Bucket Seats, BRAND NEW 3L IVCT Duratec V6 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic, Order Code 600A, Heated Front Seats, Reverse Sensing System, Dual Automatic Temperature Control, Rearview Camera System, SYNC Voice Activated Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite with 6 months Free Subscription 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD St# 1T095, Sterling Grey Metallic, Charcoal Premium Cloth Bucket Seats, BRAND NEW 3L IVCT Duratec V6 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic, Order Code 400A, Engine Block Heater, Cruise Control, 17" Chrome Clad Wheels, SYNC Voice Activated Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite with 6 months Free Subscription $ 28,110 + HST $ 23,850 UP TO + HST AS LOW AS NOW GET THE FORD YOU WANT WITH THE OPTIONS YOU WANT. 0% 72 APR FOR UP TO OR $ PURCHASE FINANCING MONTHS 5,500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES ON MOST NEW 2011 & 2012 MODELS UP TO PLUS $ 1,000 TOWARDS THE OPTIONS YOU WANT ON MOST NEW 2012 MODELS ON MOST NEW 2012 FIESTA & FOCUS MODELS www.oak-land.com Like us on Follow us on @oaklandford1 905.844.3273 All applicable rebates assigned to dealer. 2011 Fusion delivery allowance $5500.00. AXZ Plan rules applied. Offer valid for day of publication only. Prices are plus HST and licensing.