D, LOCAL COUNCILLOR, WARD 3 ' the David Scott Campaign,. © The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 12,1994 19 ELECT v/ ALAN GARBE PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE WARD 1 Committed to BETTER EDUCATION through [E Improved curriculum 0 Parent Teacher consultation @ Safe schools 0 Cost effective solutions Please support ALAN GARBE on November 14, 1994 Authorized by the CFO for the Alan Garbe campaign. ^ RE-ELECT DAVID GRAY ^ ' .vWyW; %V V*£ . I Public School Trustee Ward I Experienced and Dependable RE-ELECT GRAY, DAVID Authorized by the C.F.O. for the David Gray campaign. © Council Candidates Discuss Issues Candidates running for Regional Council in Wards One were allowed to speak for three minutes at the all candidate's meeting hosted on Friday, November 4th by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The forum was held at the Bowmanville High School auditorium. auditorium. Libby Racansky spoke first and said that in the past she has presented petitions to council. She said the job of Regional Councillor should not be a sideline. If elected, she said she would work to resolve inequities in services and encourage people who want to set up their own businesses. Evert Vroegh said that attracting business to Clarington is important. He warned that demands for recreational recreational facilities could lead to residential residential tax hikes which could, in turn, discourage discourage industrial interest and economic growth. He suggested that on critical issues, such as tax increases or new housing developments, referendums referendums could be held. Ward One Regional Council incumbent incumbent Larry Hannah and Ward One candidate Amot Wotten were unable to attend the forum. Local Candidates for Ward One spoke to the audience for three minutes minutes each. Phil Manning said it is always "easier to tear down than to build up", and urged voters to see the positive aspects aspects of Clarington. He said the town's outlying areas were too often neglected by council. If elected, he said he would be committed to reconciling reconciling differences among council members. Incumbent Maiy Novak said that, if re-elected, improved water and sewer sewer services would be a continuing priority priority for her. Another key issue would be developing the Courtice industrial lands. She indicated that the town must have the industrial lands ready for businesses starting to move in from thé west. Gary Majesky voiced his support for local trade workers who recently protested the number of out-of-town workers hired on the new fire hall construction^site. The present council is acting "irresponsibly" to justify such hiring out, he said, when local taxpayers are paying their salaries. He said that protracted litigation involving involving Mosport and the Town was "not exactly rolling out the red carpet" for business and wanted to see this attitude attitude change. Cathy McKeever said there was plenty to be proud of within Clarington. Clarington. If elected, she said she would bring open-minded compassion and awareness to council. Attracting business business to the area should be a priority, she stated. Not just big business, she added, but smaller enterprises should be encouraged as well. Candidates running for the position of Ward Three Local Councillor spoke for three minutes each. David Scott, the incumbent for Ward Three, vowed to continue doing "what is right for the constituents." He said his priority would continue to be protecting the environment, the agricultural agricultural land and the quality of life for residents. He pointed to his past success success keeping the Interim Waste Authority Authority out of Ward Three. Regional candidates for Ward Three were invited to speak for three minutes. Incumbent Ann Dreslinski pointed to the present council's ability to keep tax increases at 0%. She called the revamped revamped official plan "comprehensive" and reminded voters the changes were accomplished with the public's input. Another successful initiative she pointed to was the hiring of an Economic Economic Development Officer to promote promote the town and attract industrial opportunities for the area. Randy Hint, Ward Three Regional Council candidate, warned that unlimited unlimited residential growth without corre sponding industrial growth puts a burden burden on residents. He said Clarington must compete with regions in the Greater Toronto Area which are able to offer lower tax rates. He said councillors councillors should listen to the electorate instead of just themselves. The election date is Monday, November November 14th. Just Window Shopping? Building@sf maeë IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE Ward Ts contribution to Clarington has increased the most via residential development; yet our needs have been addressed the least. -to increase our business/industrial base - to ensure we get what we need - to address YOUR concerns On November 14, vote for LIBBY RACANSKY Regional Councillor-Ward 1 Ward 3 is an afterthought I will change that. My workplace will be my desk at Town Hall - Full time Commitment - Regional Councillor, Ward 3 FÏÏÎTiTÏÏ^Éfxl Authorized by the CFO for the Bill Clarke campaign. © Vote and Re-Elect Storks - Pauline Clarington Hydro Commission November 14 Bom and Raised in Village of Newcastle Active in Church - Lioness - B.I.A. - C. of C. Experience: Chair- Clarington Hydro 1993/ 1994 Vice-Chair- District #1, Municipal Electric Association Member - Finance Committee of M.E.A. Vice-Chair - Public Relations and Marketing Committee, District #1 Past Director - Durham Children's Aid Society Member-Finance Committee, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority It has been an honour to serve as your Hydro Commissioner for the past six years. I look forward to serving you again. STORKS, Pauline Authorized by the CFO for the Pauline Storks campaign. ©