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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 26, 2014 | 4 Trustee hopefuls make pledge to put students first by Dennis Smith Special to the Beaver Putting kids first is a key promise of a madein-Halton school trustee candidates' pledge. Inspired by a Toronto trustee candidates' pledge, three Halton District School Board hopefuls have created their own Students First Pledge. "The whole concept is people running to be trustees are not doing it for any personal gain," said Mary Dilly, a candidate for Burl- VOTE 2014 ington Wards 1/2. "It's all about the kids." She and two other candidates, Margo Shuttleworth (Burlington Ward 4) and Joanna Oliver (Oakville Ward 4) discussed their pledge during an interview Tuesday (Sept. 23). Natural Approaches to Helping Digestive Disorders Free Informational Health Session Especially important for people suffering from Crohn's, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Acid Reflux, etc. Featured Speaker: Dr. Sebastian Guarnaccia As a result of his commitment and dedication for the past 18 years, Dr Guarnaccia has enhanced the quality of 100's of individuals' lives and alleviated their chronic conditions naturally. Location Glen Abbey Community Centre 1415 Third Line (Third Line and Upper Middle) Date Tuesday September 30, 2014. Time 8:00 PM Halton District school board candidates, from left, Joanna Oliver of Oakville, and Mary Dilly and Margo Shuttleworth of Burlington, with their Students First Pledge. | submitted photo Seating is limited. Reserved seating is recommended. Please call 905-825-9529 · Everyone is welcome! The candidates for the Oct. 27 election are pledging to ensure the Halton public board does what's best for students, their parents and their communities. "We value the importance of education in the lives of all families," said Oliver. "We want to make sure the school board puts the needs and best interests of all students first." Related promises include supporting parents' advocacy for children, as well as listening to and respecting ideas of fellow trustees. Shuttleworth said the pledge isn't about forcing anyone into a corner. "It's meant to make goals and working relationships transparent so everyone is working in a cohesive fashion," she said. see Candidates on p.5 Candidates' Meeting & Mayoral Debate October 1st 5:00pm - 8:30pm 2014 Municipal Election Be Informed 5:00-7:00pm Meet the Candidates 7:00-8:30pm Mayoral Debate Oakville Conference Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road Saturday, Sept. 27 & Sunday Sept. 28, 2014 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm @doorsopenhalton doorsopenhalton www.DoorsOpenOntario.on.ca (Events-Halton Region) DOORS OPEN Halton Region Have a question for the Mayoral Debate? Submit to Danielle@oakvillechamber.com Subject Line: Candidates' Question