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Schuermer â€" a 42â€"yearâ€"old Oakville businessman â€" claims he "never did like politics" but wants to be mayor because he believes Oakville needs "a breath of fresh air." "Our financial record is the envy of most of the communities in the greater Toronto area." she said. The Town‘s financial position results from a philosophy of "user pay and pay as you go" â€" a philosophy Mulvale said she would continue if reâ€"elected. Mulvale described the issues she faced during her sixâ€"year tenure in office and gave residents her vision of Oakville‘s future. "In these challenging times, the senior levels of government are looking down their deficits and eyeâ€" ing the very low debt load that Oakville has," she said. "I have admiration that Ed signed his papers," Mulvale told residents Thursday at a Ward 6 allâ€"candidates meeting, sponsored by the Iroquois Ridge Residents Association (IRRA). ‘"He has every right to be on the ballot and ask for your consideration for mayor." e may be a political novice, who Hat the eleventh hour, decided to throw his hat into the political arena, but incumbent, Mayor Ann Mulvale, demonstrated Wednesday night that she is not taking her chalâ€" lenger Ed Schuermer lightly. By CHERYL ELLIOT Special to the Beaver Challenger says voters are tired of polished politicians 474 Iroquois Shore Rd. Madenviselle Spa WOMEN‘S HEALTH CLUBS When no experienced politicians R A ND O PENING! Ward 6 mayor‘s debate It could devastate Oakville‘s downâ€" town core and Kerr Street, she told resiâ€" dents, because it would place greater burden on independent store owners compared to malls. "Obviously, there will be some inforâ€" mation that I can read and people, a lot better versed at it than I am, who will (translate) it from ‘political speak‘ into common language, so that I can underâ€" stand and give you an answer," he said. Mulvale said regional market value assessment, rather than market value, which was dealt with at the town level, will come up and Oakville will be fightâ€" ing it. Schuermer admitted he was not that versed on market value, but understood that in 1988 Oakville spent over $1â€"milâ€" lion on a market value study. One resident asked the mayoral canâ€" didates if the market value issue would be coming up in the next term and how they will handle it. Schuermer believes Oakyville taxes are too high, the quality of life has declined, and "development charges make Oakville the most expensive comâ€" munity in Ontario." "Despite protestations from the town," he said, "policy seems to say the town is not open for business." would step forward, a disappointed Schuermer decided to run. But, he reflected, "Maybe, it was for the best because we are all tired of the polished politicians," whom he claimed gave non answers and "spent more time cutting ribbons and making speeches." Iroquois Shore Road MADEMOISELLE SPA e WITH A HIGHâ€"EFFICIENCY FURNACE A highâ€"efficiency natural gas furnace reduces fuel consumption. It will also save you hundreds of dollars a year compared to heating your home with oil or electricity. You can even save money and energy by upgrading to a highâ€"efficiency natural gas furnace from an older natural gas furnace. It‘s your best choice for wise and efficient energy use. Call Union Gas Today! Save Hundreds On Your Home Heating Costs! Deferred payment is also available from Members of the Union Gas Heating Dealer Organization All other offers not applicable. *Residential consumers only on approved credit. Offer ends November 12, 1994. Ask for details. Energy For You 335â€"7310