TB MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHO'S RUNNING FOR HALTON REGIONAL CHAIR? GARY CARR _ OCCUPATION: Halton re- gion chair ADDRESS/MUNICIPALITY: Halton CONTACT INFO: electgary- carr( x PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: Member of provincial parliament, Speaker of the Ontario legislature, mem- ber of Parliament, and Hal- ton regional chair. WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN? Together, under my leadership we have kept Halton Region at the top end of Canadian municipal- ities as a leader in commu- nity safety and well-being, keeping taxes low, econom- ic strength, environmental sustainability, protection of atural heritage and environment, Iwant to keep Halton the best. TE Oe IRE Is- SUES? Together, we have kept Halton at the top end of Canadian municipalities — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONY aleader in community safe- ty and well-being, fiscal re- sponsibility, economic strength and protection of our natural heritage and environment. IF RE-ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR ist 100 oars By partner- wit residents, businesses and ‘other levels of government, I will con- tinue to lead the implemen- tation of the region's Strate- gic Action Plan and advo- cate for a strong Halton. By working together, we help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY IN THIS RO- LE? Halton Region has de- fined itself as an employer of choice. This dedication to excellence has not gone un- noticed. Halton Region has OlnKslarc\\scl Ready for your best years? Experience the difference Chartwell provides - where social connections, exceptional services and dedicated staff can make your life better. 1=Yolo) @- Mi xoltl am xelel- Wal 1-844-727-8679 | Chartwell.com been named one of Greater arent 's fp employers for the last 11 years. The dis- tinct is awarded to orga- nizations of ningful caret at promote employee en- gagement and success. ANDREA GREBENC OCCUPATION: Business owner (over 20 years) in the tant). Clients have included Ministries and I have taught programming in Mc- Master University's web de- sign program for over 20 years. ng Halton Region photo GARY CARR book.com/. Andrea4Halton, https://www.insta- gram.com/andreagrel PREVIOUS POLITICAL EXPERI- ENCE: Elected in 2014 and 2018 as school board trustee for Wards 3 and 6 in Bur- lington for the Halton Dis- trict School Board (four- year terms). Elected chair of the board for the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 annual terms. WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO RUN? I am running to serve today's residents and to make Halton a great place Ty: Burlington CONTACT INFO: https://Andrea4Hal- ton.ca, contact@Andrea4Hal- ton.ca, ton needs a stronger yoice and a cohesive council. board chair, I have demon. strated strong advocacy, ef- fective leadership, continu- i al ood b Dragi Andovski photo ANDREA GREBENC Maes ‘million annual bud- get WHAT AREYOUR TOP THREE IS- SUES? 1. Housing affordabil- ity/access: we need people of all income levels living in Halton. We have priced our own children out of the re- gion. 2. Aging with indepen- dence and dignity aaah a life and care. 3. movement fonesout the region with attractive and convenient public and active transpor- tation options. Consider re- gional transit. IF ELECTED, WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FIRST 100 DAYS? Meet with the senior regional team for current priorities and time- lines (budget, strategic https://www.face- Felelicy fiscal for a large public organization etc.). Tour facilities. Con- nect with regional council, Graham Paine/Metroland JANE MCKENNA. starting with the four may- ors, to understand commu- nity priorities. Build rela- tionships with local busi- ness and community lead- ers and other politicians: ministers, local MPs, MPPs, and board chairs. HOW WILL YOU EMBRACE AND CHAMPION DIVERSITY IN THIS RO- LE? speak up for Equity and Inclusion for all forms of diversity. They stand asa core pillar of the HDSB mul- ti-year strategic plan devel- oped by trustees. Equity will be an intentional and constant lens for all depart- ments when developing pol- icy and while carrying out operations in the region. EDITOR'S NOTE: Can- didate Jane McKenna did um ‘respond to our question- ire by press time. Visit ue; VoteJaneMcKenna.ca. 2z0z ‘Ct JeqoWO ‘Kepsinyy | Jeneeg aAHEO | 6 CHARTWEll retirement residences CHARTWELL OAKVILLE 180 Oak Park Boulevard, Oakville “Conditions apply. CHARTWELL WATERFORD 2160 Baronwood Drive, Oakville woo"uoy]EYyapIsUt