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THE OAKVILLE BE Approaching the election from drasâ€" tically differing backgrounds, Linda Hardacre, Theresa Rodrigues and Ron Planche prefer to lead by example and have done just about everything in their power to prove that. Hardacre â€" a married mother of one â€" made her candidacy official way back in February and left her job of seven years in order to devote her energies to KVILLE BEAVER Friday, Novem ~ By HOWARD MOZEL 2 Oakville Beaver Staff candidates for public : office often say whatever they A believe will get themselves elected. The three individuals running for the Ward 2 local seat all maintain action speaks louder than words. Three candidates try to fill Graham‘s vacancy Bird â€" who recently retired from TRW Inc. after 30 years in sales and marketing â€" says other issues range from the skilful management of growth to providing the highest possiâ€" ble level of service at the lowest cost. If elected, Graham is adamant about elected officials taking charge at the Region and not conceding their Bird stated that, contrary to Graham‘s assertions, he did not vote for a large salary increase for regional councillors and has a better record of attendance at Regional Council than either Mitchell or Graham during their last terms. (Graham served from 1985 to 1991 then lost to Bird. Mitchell bowed out in 1991 to return to school.) The nasty nature of the campaign notwithstanding, the race is also about issues. One of the biggest concerns for Bird, 52, the married father of two, is regionâ€"wide Market _ Value Assessment (MVA,) a proposal he is opposed to given the scheme‘s potenâ€" tial for ruining local businesses and impacting unfairly on seniors. Oakville Beaver Staff "%; asily the most bitter race in § â€" this year‘s election, the run for «4; the Ward 3 regional seat has been marred by personal attacks as two challengers attempt to unseat the incumbent. Councillor Keith Bird was put on the defensive early in the campaign when literature promoting John Graham stated he has "not defended our interests" during his term. Janet Mitchell took a few swings herself by attempting to cast doubt on Bird‘s leadership. Earlier this week Bird defended himself at a candidates debate by calling the tactics character assassination. By HOWARD MOZEL on Monday, Nov. 14 you have a choice Mayor Ann Mulvale 338â€"8556 Opponents wage bitter political battle AUTHORIZED BY THE CEO. FOR THE ANN MULVALE FLECTION CAMPAIGN vote the _ married father â€"of two and a retired school board superintendent, said he will do his best to reduce town and regional taxes by 1% each year for five years. He also hopes to address the underâ€"represenâ€" tation of Oakville â€" on Regional Council, _ reâ€" define the role of the Regional Chairman and enforce better environmental standards. Mitchell‘s camâ€" Janet Mitchell paign platform has rested a great deal on environmental issues (such as the new Ford of Canada stacks designed to curtail odors from its plants) she has also placed emphasis on the townâ€" wide deterioration of Oakville‘s infrastructure. By continually deferâ€" ring maintenance, she said the repairs will cost more in the long run. At the same time the married mother of one would rejuvenate the town‘s infrasâ€" tructure, she believes tax increases can be avoided by reâ€"prioritizing project spending right at budget time. leadership and management roles to the regional chairâ€" man and staff. Rodrigues, a married mother of five and administrator of her husband‘s architectural firm, felt it was best to first gain experience through a variety of volunteer efforts before throwing her hat in the ring. During a 14â€"year absence from local political life, Planche, 49, has been honâ€" ing his business skills and adding to his academic credentials. A former regional councillor (1976â€"81), the married father of three says the time is right to take what he‘s learned over the years and apply it to the municipal realities of the Nineties. the campaign and has been regularly attending Town Hall meetings. Your vote supports your community! For complete election results see Wednesday‘s edition of: YOUR VOTE COUN'I'S' John Graham Keith Bird Challenger David Amato, who helps run his family business, Hillside Sod Ltd., says he would also make himself "You have to be a full time councilâ€" lor. That means from 7 am. to 11 p.m.. The issue of accountability is a very important one," says Smith, adding being accessible to his constituents is equally important. The married father of two defeated his predecessor, who worked in Toronto and had an unlisted phone number, by more than 600 votes in 1991. By WILMA BLOKHUIS Oakville Beaver Staff ~~*; or the Ward 3 local council seat, | it‘s a race between accessibility _ and accountability versus mainâ€" tammg Oakville‘s unique heritage while preparing the Town for the next century. Tedd Smith, elected three years ago, believes public office is a full time job. Taken togethâ€" | er, the trio brings | a wealth of comâ€" | mitment _ and | expertise to the | race but unfortuâ€" nately only one will make the cut. (The Ward 2 race has been up for grabs ever since incumbent Kathy Graham announced she would be running for the regional seat.) Linda Hardacre Hardacre â€" a shelter manager for the Oakville Red Cross Emergency Services â€" was a senior financial anaâ€" lyst with Livingston Group Inc., a posiâ€" tion which has given her an extensive [ wo political newcomers are _ trying to fill the shoes of BR Cheryl Reid, who stepped down after serving two terms on the Halton Board of Education. The two Ward 2 candidates, Anise Docherty and Arleen Reinsborough, provide voters with a contrast in styles during their election campaigns. A lawyer, Docherty, who has been involved as a school volunteer, in parâ€" entâ€"teacher organizations and in a coop nursery school, leans toward the methodical, analytical approach. Throughout the campaign she has been researching education issues and campaigning doorâ€"toâ€"door to get a grasp of voters‘ concerns. "‘There is not a lot of accurate inforâ€" mation about the education system and it‘s hard for the ordinary person to get a handle on it," said Docherty. "I think By ROD JERRED Oakville Beaver Staff Candidates display contrasting campaign styles Smith faces challenge from newcomer Smith, president of Case Tech Leather Inc., of Oakville, says the issues include completion of Ford Drive and Cornwall Road, keeping a close eye on Kaneff and Genstar lands near the GO "I want Oakville to be ready for the year 2000," he says, noting the Town was caught off guard during the midâ€" ‘80s booms and has since been forced to play catchâ€"up on servicing that growth. He fears, due to the recession, that the Town has been too focused on cutâ€" ting back, and is not setting the stage for the return of a strong economy. "We have had enough of reactionary governâ€" ments." background in developing and coâ€"ordinating budget strategies. Among her main objectives are maintaining the accountability of elected officials, |® running governâ€" ment like a busiâ€" ness and to be devoted, informed and involved. Ron Planche Planche, a former newspaper phoâ€" tographer and the current national sales manager for Crowntek Business Centres Inc., developed a detailed platâ€" form which included the implementaâ€" tion of endowment funds. At one allâ€"candidates meeting she accused the board of being top heavy with administration. "If this were a business, it would die," said Reinsborough during an allâ€"candidates meeting. "Cuts must be made to the bloated administration, school boards and business managers." readily available, and would work towards abolishing Market Value Assessment because he believes it harms seniors and old, established neighborhoods in southeast Oakville. the public has to get involved. I think we need to know more about it and as a trustee I would expect people to communicate with me a great deal. "Education is in crisis. The public has lost confidence in educators and their ability to educate," she told one allâ€"candidates meeting. Reinsborough, who is currently suing the board for comments made about her Freedom of Information requests two years ago, has operated an aggressive campaign. Reinsborough denies her lawsuit with the board represents a conflict of The incumbent sits on a number of local committees, including the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital board of governors, Oakville Humane Society, LACAC, Oakville Harbours Development Authority, Site Plan Committee, and Special Committee Against Impaired Driving. Station, and the implementation of Oakville‘s Third Heritage District. He does not support the Eighth Line overâ€" pass, fearing this will split the ward in half. He also pledges intelligent fiscal manageâ€" ment, value for tax dollars spent and the â€" successful implementation of technology to conâ€" trol costs, boost productivity and improve timelines. Rodrigues‘ campaign hinges on the diversity of Ward 2 â€" culturally, ecoâ€" nomically and demographically â€" and her unique abilities to maximize its potential. Rodrigues is executive vice president of the Halton Multicultural Council and president of the Literacy Council of Oakville. Reinsborough operates a computer training business and is viceâ€"president of the Progressive Group for Independent Business. She has also served as a director and secretary of the West Oakville Ratepayers, member of the Education Committee of the Federation of Residents‘ Group and the Executive Committee of the Ontario Training and Adjustment Board. But at one allâ€"candidates meeting Docherty challenged Reinsborough to drop the litigation. interest with her political ambitions Arleen Reinsborough Anise Docherty on Monday, Nov. 14 you have a choice Mayor Ann Mulvale 338â€"8556 Tedd Smith AUTHORIZED BY THE CE.O. FOR THE ANNMULVALE FLECTION CAMPAIGN vote Theresa Rodrigues David Amato