Friday, September 28, 2018 9Brooklin Town Crier Regional Councillor (Select 4, 4 will be elected)X Meet the Candidates for the 2018 Municipal Election Taxation must be fair, equitable, we should not continue to lose our youth (human capital ) to other municipalities due to lack of employment in the area Council must address the imbalance between growth/urban sprawl and its infrastructure limitations. The needs of our ageing population( seniors) must be addressed to ensure that the lifestyles as they age are acceptable ( They got us here after all) To bring blue collar and white collar employment that will make Durham an attractive community for quality residents To put my 28+ years past employment experience with Durham Region on government policy to work Elected official must be accessible to their constituents, and must recognize the need for balance between social & fiscal responsibility Municipal government needs a representative with integrity; someone who has the audacity to celebrate diversity as strength and who will partner with all stakeholders in designing the blueprint for Durham Region of tomorrow. Committed to making the 412 toll free for Whitby residents returning home from a long days' work from the GTA Youth Employment, Mental Health, Homelessness, Low Income Housing needs, and efficient and reliable Transit System must be addressed October 22, Vote Chudi Asidianya. A voice of reason on Council. Commitments! Ideas !! Re- sults!!! Visit me at electchudi.com Chudi Asidianya 300 Brookwood Blvd, Whitby Campaign Office: 905.668.9591 Mobile: 905.447.3726 electchudi@gmail.com www.electchudi.com For 30 years, Whitby has been my home and place of business. I'm proud to have served as Centre Ward Councillor, and as School Trustee, (balancing a $750 million budget.) I have the skills and progressive approaches that are required on Regional Council to make our community a better place to live, work, and play. I will be a strong voice for Whitby/Brooklin. Two issues are always raised. First, tax and service charges are outpacing the revenue increases of residents.In the last four years, Whitby/Brooklin taxes have increased by more than 22%, this after promises by certain ward Councillors of tax decreases at the last election. Seniors are punished with ever increasing taxes to the point where staying in their home is not an option. New, better service delivery modules at lower costs are needed. Next, we have to promote, and strengthen the economy by enticing new and innovative businesses to relocate to Whitby. Our citizens, our children, and students completing university deserve the opportunity to find employment in Durham. We need to analyze and create a viable plan to lure business to our town. John Dolstra 23 Regency Crescent 905.668.9595 dolstra@sympatico.ca www.johndolstra.com I have been fortunate to serve the residents of Brooklin both as the North Ward Councillor and as a Regional Councillor for the Town of Whitby. At the start of this last term, we set a number of important objectives to take both our Town and Region to the next level. Our focus has been on developing infrastructure to support growth. What's more, it's time to work with the province and the Region of Durham to bring forward capital expenditures allowing employment lands to become serviced. This will provide greater diversity to our tax base while taking pressure off the residential taxpayer. It will also create more local jobs, including for our youth. Council needs to be focused on making our community a place where young people can afford to live, and seniors can afford to remain. Safe roads are a priority. To that end, I recently introduced a motion for the Town to work with the Region to install photo radar in School safety zones. This will initially be done on a trial basis in 2019. My priorities are clear, but I know we have a lot of work to do. It's time to finish the job. Derrick Gleed 19 Monterey Court, Whitby Business: 905.668.5138 Mobile: 416.402.6885 campaign @derrickgleed.ca www.derrickgleed.ca The Durham community, including charities, hospitals, every Mayor, MP and MPP, have entrusted me to be front and centre at their events. I've had a front-row seat on and off-air for over 25 years, so making the decisions that affect you in the future is the next step. Safety issues such as speeding on residential streets and through intersections, with more roundabouts as a possible option; and the need for safe paths, lighting and cleanliness in parks. I know that seniors want to be heard about safety on their sidewalks and accessibility is a major concern for both seniors and people with disabilities. My record supporting Grandview Kids, Brooklin's Charles H Best Diabetes Centre & the Kids Safety Village speaks for itself. Keeping taxes at a manageable level and using our dollars wisely. One option I'm hearing from many is to open up employment lands near the 407 in Brooklin to entice businesses to the area. This would bring many employment opportunities close to home. We're all agreeing to push for removal of the tolls on the 412 highway. Stay tuned for Durham's trusted voice to have more impact. Terry Johnston 1 Prentice Drive, Whitby Mobile: 905.449.1490 terry@terryjohnston.ca www.terryjohnston.ca BA, MBA - 39 year resident, married, father of 3. Current West Ward Councillor. Chair Bud- get, Vice-Chair Opera- tions. Council designate - Whitby Library, Accessibility Committee, Seniors Committee, Regional Council alternate. Former Trustee & Chair, Durham Catholic School Board. Volunteer Board Member, Catholic Family Services. 17 years corporate & small business experience. Why am I running? To bring a fresh & experienced voice to Regional Council. I have the knowledge & experience to have a positive impact immediately. Through my accomplishments at both council and the school board, along with my successful business experience, I am prepared to responsibly represent the residents of Whitby. We need a new approach to Economic Development. We need to pre-service employment lands not wait years for houses to bring in the services. Doing so will bring jobs to Whitby sooner, increase industrial taxes & thereby reduce residential taxes. We need to manage growth and minimize the tax burden on residents. The current tax structure is unfair to those on fixed incomes. I will lobby the province to change the taxation structure for Whitby to access revenue tools, similar to those that Toronto utilizes, in order to reduce taxes for homeowners. Chris Leahy 15 Mapleglen Court, Whitby Mobile: 289.638.6974 chris@chrisleahy.ca www.chrisleahy.ca 5 of 10 Candidates, continued on page 10