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Bronte man eyes Ward 1 seat by Michael Gregory Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Wednesday, August 20, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Oakville municipal election has captured the political interest of a Bronte resident with experience down at Queen's Park. Sean O'Meara, a constituency office manager for Labour Minister Kevin Flynn, and more recently assistant to Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, resigned his position within the provincial government to take a run at the Town and Regional Councillor seat for Ward 1. "It gives me some time to focus on the campaign, and focus on what needs to be done, and knock on as many doors as possible and listen to what the people in Ward 1 have Sean O'Meara to say," he said. O'Meara holds a PhD from Queen's University and as a government affairs specialist for Tim Hortons, received a Top 40 Under 40 Business Award in 2013 for his work in the Hamilton-Halton community. The 35-year-old married father of a twoyear-old daughter and eight-month-old son said the lack of progress on the Wyecroft bridge plans, and the need to address the issue of gridlock, influenced his decision to enter the race. "The streets all around our ward are becoming sort of thoroughfares to try to get around the traffic and congestion is just a bit of a nightmare," O'Meara said. "That, combined with living in downtown Bronte, just behind the plaza, I haven't seen any changes in 10 years. I think it's just time that I put my voice forward and offer maybe a different viewpoint on where we should be going." A former nationally-ranked amateur boxer, who represented Canada abroad, O'Meara is currently the Sport Organizing Chair for boxing at the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games. O'Meara was also part of the Halton Trillium Grant Review team before stepping aside to work at Queen's Park. He believes the dialogue between the Town and residents seems to be "one-way" and many of the younger families he's spoken to aren't sure "what council does, or who it is, or what they're up to. "I think the people need to have a little more input and be consulted more. I think that's very important," he said. "That's going to be a priority for me to ensure everybody's got access to influencing council through me. Let me be that voice for everyone and do what's right for the residents of Ward 1." HAIR LOSS? EXPERIENCING verso Speak to us about our revolutionary Kensington Lawns Robotic Hair Transplant Surgery. Incredibly natural looking results, scar free, with no plugs and no stitches. Call VERSO to arrange a consultation with Dr. Jack Kolenda M.D. FRCS (C) and to learn more about this procedure. FALL IS A VERY IMPORTANT TIME FOR YOUR LAWN! Now is a great time to fertilize, aerate to control thatch, add organic material or over seed your lawn. What you do now will give you good results next spring: a thick, green and healthy lawn. We are very different - all natural and organic with tailor-made treatments for your lawn. We use only the right organic fertilizer, applied in the right amounts and at the right times. We start our regular services in the spring, April or May and give you 6 visits, one each month: includes weed control, fertilizer, compost and aeration. But until next spring please consider our fall specials Why not really enjoy your property, get some of your valuable time back while maintaining or increasing your home's value? (Prices include all taxes. Regular prices are much higher): Fall aeration: $30 Over seeding: $60 Nematodes for grubs: $70 *Based on average home 3,000 Sq. Ft. Compost/topsoil or mulch: $125 (we rake it out) Final fall fertilization and weed control: $40 Mowing: Weekly $20 or Biweekly $25 *Last cut should be short with a sharp blade. FALL SPECIALS Verso uses the latest technology for the best results OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Rake Leaves, prune shrubs, trim hedges, fall clean up *Need to visit to quote* Specials for seniors or if you bundle 2 or more services! DEDICATED CREW--FULLY INSURED MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION (IPM) INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TRAINED verso SURGERY CENTRE VISIT OUR EXCLUSIVE CLINICAL SPA AND DISCOVER OUR NEW MEDICAL SKINCARE LINE BACKED BY SCIENCE: SKINCEUTICALS kensingtonlawns@gmail.com · 905-802-0158 AL BOW YOUR LOCAL OAKVILLE MANAGER/TECHNICIAN - UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, TURFGRASS STUDIES AND HORTICULTURE, MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT PROVINCIAL LICENSE, 11 YEARS SERVICE IN OAKVILLE AND AREA. "WE TAKE OUR TIME TO TALK TO YOU AND DO A GREAT JOB FOR YOU." 1148 Winston Churchill Blvd Unit B4 Oakville Tel 905-849 7560 Fax 289-295 0113 www.versosurgery.ca