www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 14 Grade 5s bring it to Town Hall by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff A group of Oakville Grade 5 students laid out numerous ideas for making the town a better place during the Bring It to Council competition held at Town Hall Thursday. Nine students from Palermo and Captain R. Wilson public schools stepped into the roles of Oakville councillors, during a special meeting in Council Chambers moderated by Oakville Palermo Public School student Faris Abuain gives a thumbs-up when introduced as a councillor at the Town of Mayor Rob Burton. Oakville annual Bring it to Council event with visiting students, from Palermo and Captain R. Wilson public schools, Each student was directed to bring forward presenting ideas to Mayor Rob Burton on how to improve Oakville. | photo by Graham Paine Oakville Beaver an idea that would make Oakville a better place and a plan for how to pay for implementing the idea. Some students called for the building of more basketball and football facilities, stating these could be a good way to promote exercise in the community and team-building through sports. Another student called for greater awareness and legislation to prevent water pollution while another spoke about the need to help and relocate animals that have lost their habitat due to development. Marc Nutford - Financial Advisor Yet another student said Oakville needs 2387 Trafalgar Road, Unit E2, Oakville, ON L6H 6K7 more high-density residential to reduce the amount of space taken up by subdivision-style 905-844-4043 · www.edwardjones.com/marc-nutford developments. Still another suggested stronger measures, such as the use of surveillance cameras, are needed to ensure certain businesses are recycling. Know your goals so you can choose your investments. Methods for paying for these ideas ranged from fundraisers or increased service fees to sponsorships. Using "a little bit of" tax money was also regularly listed as a solution. All these plans were well-received by Burton, who said he saw many future councillors in the making. "They were outstanding," he said. "I thought some of them were ready to be on council already." Burton explained to the students there is nothing stopping them from running for council when they are older, noting in order to run for Oakville council or mayor all they have to do is: · Not be in jail; · Live in Oakville; · Be 18 years old. The youths were encouraged they already met two of the three requirements. After the students presented their ideas, they were asked to vote on their favourite idea, which could not be their own. That vote resulted in a landslide victory for 10-year-old Faris Abuain of Palermo Public School. Faris said making Oakville more accessible to people with disabilities is one way the town could be made better. He noted parking spots need to expanded to see Event on p.21 Cooking for one is a lot of work. Now I can easily order balanced meals with free delivery! Get delicious, frozen meals, soups and desserts delivered directly to your home. Made for Seniors Request your FREE Menu Catalogue Today! 1-844-409-0050 HeartToHomeMeals.ca Free Delivery*. No Obligation. Delicious Choices. *some conditions may apply.