w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , Se pt em be r 1 0, 2 01 0 8 Mulvale wont give in and asked again where was the vision and the leadership at Town Hall during this period. Mulvale also said she would better manage Town finances, keep taxes down and reduce debt. She blasted the Town for excessive spending and a lack of fiscal flexibility during a time of recession. As individuals, we need to plan for, and potentially respond to, having less revenue whether it be earned or investment income, pension income or the possible loss of employment and we must ensure that debt does not reduce our ability to move through and past those difficult economic times, said Mulvale. Sadly, that is not happening at the Town. While many Oakville residents are making hard budget decisions for their families, the Towns leadership has been spending and/or making long-term commitments without a sustainable vision. There is no clear, under- standable plan. Mulvale said budgeting carefully allowed the council of 1991-1994, of which she was mayor, to have the fiscal flexibility to purchase the land for North Park at Dundas Street and Neyagawa Boulevard. Despite criticism at the time, Mulvale said council bought that land because it was available at a low price and because she and the council had a vision the land would have an important place in Oakvilles future. Mulvale then asked residents to remember when the North Park Quad Pad Arena opens in the next couple of weeks, the circumstances involved in securing the land it sits on. During her campaign kick off, Mulvale also talked about the importance of bringing back an inclusive council that debates issues in council chambers rather than in the corridors of Town Hall, or not at all. Managing growth, protecting stable neigh- bourhoods and attracting economic growth and jobs were also listed as key features of her cam- paign. Mulvale also reminded her supporters that they only have 46 days (as of Wednesday) to share her message with the voters as the election takes place on Monday, Oct. 25, and advance polls start Monday, Oct. 4. To date Mulvale said she has already spent about 24 hours going door to door, destroying one pair of footwear in the process. In closing, Mulvale stated she was ready for the road ahead and ready to represent the people of Oakville again. I will never give in, she said. When there is a fight to be waged, a point to be made, a speech to be given, a step to be advo- cated, a means to be delivered, for the people of Oakville, you have my commitment. Continued from page 3 For the Health of Our Community Thank you to TELUS who recently presented a cheque for $1,030 to the Oakville Hospital Foundation to help fund the purchases of essential medical equipment for our community hospital. Each year, TELUS team members and retirees are encouraged to give back to the communities where they live, work and serve and donate to the causes they are most passionate about. TELUS matches all eligible team members and alumni donations dollar for dollar. TELUS team members and retirees designated $515 to the Oakville Hospital Foundation and TELUS matched this amount and provided a gift of $1,030. TELUS views their commitment to their communities as an important priority and a fundamental part of their culture, which strives to make their brand live up to the promise of the future is friendly in the hearts and minds of their clients, team members and community partners. On behalf of the patients and staff at OTMH, the Oakville Hospital Foundation would like to thank TELUS for their generosity and support. Thank you for the health of our community.