www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 25, 2006 - 21 H A LT O N R E G I O N A L C H A I R www.annmulvale.ca Brian Burton I have a degree in electrical engineering and a strong Occupation: business background. I sold my last operating company three years ago and prior to that I was CEO and VP with three large corporations in Canada, Europe and Mexico. My largest responsibility was as CEO of a company with 3300 employees. I have significant experience in assessing financial information and planning and managing major projects. Political experience: In 2003, I ran for the Halton Chairman's position and finished second to Joyce Savoline. I have campaigned for both provincial and federal candidates in recent and past elections. Community service experience: Vice-Chairman of the Management Advisory Committee for Halton Biosolids, Member of the Stakeholder's advisory committee for the North Oakville Secondary Plan, Member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Mid-Halton Sewage treatment plant expansion. Top three issues 1) Preserve our environment 2) Reduce planned seven per cent Regional tax increases 3) Improve GO transit LVALE MU · Ann Mulvale remains dedicated to SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS, ct ele re - t ORecNN MAY l A P R OV E N SHIP LEADER Gary Carr Occupation: businessman Political experience: Served as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville for 13 years including a section of Burlington for five years. Elected to that position three consecutive times. Spent four years as the Speaker of the Ontario Legislature. Won the election of Speaker by gaining the respect and confidence of MPP.s from all political parties. In addition, served as the Member of Parliament for Halton including Burlington, Milton and Oakville. Community service experience: First elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1990 as the Member of the Provincial Parliament for the Riding of Oakville South. Re-elected in 1995 and again in 1999 to represent the new riding of Oakville. Served as Deputy House Leader, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General as well as serving on the Finance and Economic, Justice, and Public Accounts Committees. In October 1999, was elected by his peers, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and held that position until November 2003. Was elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Halton. Served as a member of the Special Caucus Committee on Immigration and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. Top three issues 1) Lower taxes 2) Transportation 3) Environment local decision-making to manage development, a great new hospital in the best location, and facility expansion for recreation, heritage and culture, funded in part by ending GTA pooling and Oakville's requirement to contribute $19 million annually. · Ann Mulvale maintains her ongoing commitment to a HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, with more investment in science-based solutions including green roofs, solar energy, hybrid vehicles, and LEED standards for building construction, as well as an end to clear cutting and expansion of neighbourhood parkland, woodlots, and lakefront access. Mulvale will continue to build Oakville's VIBRANT ECONOMY, encouraging community live-work opportunities and expanding our industrial and commercial base beyond 300 head offices to ensure economic, social and cultural development that increases the corporate tax base and lowers residential taxes. Mulvale has the network, insight, and expertise to deliver POWER TO MUNICIPALITIES for local decision-making to enhance our future in Oakville, where 87% of existing residents believe we enjoy a better quality of life than elsewhere in the GTA . Thanks in part to Ann's great efforts, Oakville can invest more than $11.7 million in federal gas tax revenues over the next five years for infrastructure renewal, plus an additional $961,000 for improved public transit, and can celebrate recent provincial OMB Reform after years of dedicated hard work to generate productive partnerships. Mulvale brings PROVEN LEADERSHIP through her role as Mayor, participation on Halton Regional Council, experience as Board Member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and influence as Past President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). · Ann Brent Marshall Age: 56 Occupation: Retired 36-year employee of Halton Region Political experience: Eight years as Halton's Chief Administrative Officer Strong working relationships with local, provincial and federal staff and elected officials Community service experience: 35 years Volunteer Firefighter, 20 years as District Chief, Past President of the Acton Fall Fair Board and Life Member, Coached local hockey teams named Coach of the Year. Served on Board for the Acton Figure Skating Club, Citizen of the Year Top three issues 1) Leadership/experience 2) Effectively managed growth 3) Sound financial management · Ann Robert Plaschka Age: 40 Occupation: Electrical engineer, small business owner Political experience: None Community service experience: None Top three issues 1) Future development of the region 2) Waste collection and landfill 3) Social services for developmentally challenged children · Ann Vote Mulvale November 13 th