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Kay says it's easier to ask Town questions as resident Continued from page 1 3 · Wednesday, July 7, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com website dealing with the candidate request form states that by getting candidates to submit their questions, which are posted online along with the answers, the forms eliminate duplication, maximize efficient use of staff resources and ensure that all candidates are granted access to the same information. The website says answers to candidate questions are provided within seven days of the question form being filed, unless additional time and costs are required for research and record retrieval. If the information the candidate is looking for is not public information, the request will be denied at which point the candidate can decide whether they want to proceed with the request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Kay said he was told such an act was necessary when he attempted to get information regarding a funding model for the new Oakville hospital. "I can't even e-mail someone questions about their responses. I have to put in new questions. It's just the whole procedure that's frustrating," said Kay. "Imagine you had to put a question in, get an answer in seven days and then put in another follow up question depending on what that answer was. That just isn't service, that isn't communication and I'm hoping that by doing what I'm doing I'll actually attract some attention to the Town's willingness to attract candidates and the Town's transparency. That's really my purpose." Kay acknowledged he could make the candidate request policy an issue for his mayoral campaign, but said he felt his withdrawing from the mayor's race because of his frustration sent a stronger message. He also pointed out that now both Ann Mulvale and Rob Burton are running for mayor there is no longer a realistic chance he could win. Kay said he plans to spend the summer seeking the answers to his questions, which deal largely with the Town's accumulation of debt and what he sees as excessive Town staffing levels, as a resident and learning more about Mulvale's campaign. "I'll be trying to figure out where her platform is and if it is any different than when she left," said Kay. While he may have withdrawn from the race for now, Kay said he does have until early September to refile his candidacy if he so chooses. Whether he will do this depends on what he hears from Mulvale and the answers he is able to get, or not get, from Town Hall as a resident. HEARING AID SPECIAL (Clients portion) *Some Conditions Apply * $ From 295 Up to 3 Year Service Warranty 60 DAY GUARANTEE: If after 60 days we have not provided you with the best hearing possible, we will give you your money back... We are an authorized clinic for DVA, WSIB, and Green Shield clients Call 905-827-7333 For a FREE Hearing Test. Age 18+ Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 PERFECT BLEND Wisdom & Warmth For Dobson & Toncic, providing personalized service and one-on-one financial advice is the only way we do business. We listen to you and customize your insurance and financial solutions in order to propel your vision forward. We are proud to have earned the trust of many residents and business owners in the GTA over the past 40 years. We promise to: Listen, Analyze, Search, Deliver and Maintain great service your way. Insurance and financial services ­ the way you want them. Call us today for an insurance review at: 905.829.2907 Dobson & Toncic Insurance Brokers Ltd., Dobson & Toncic Financial Services Ltd. 2020 Winston Park Drive, Suite 101, Oakville, ON L6H 6X7 www.dobson-toncic.com · 905.829.2907