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sulting business, which deals with the development and commercialization of environmental technologies and programs. He was educated at Ryerson University in journalism and broad- casting as well as urban and political geography at the University of Waterloo and the University of British Columbia. McMullen said that the major chal- lenge for the ward is managing growth and development. However, he added development could also be an opportu- nity. Growth and development are both necessary and beneficial, if Bronte is to remain a viable community, he said. We must ensure that any such growth and development are approached in a manner that realizes the social and economic benefits for the community as a whole, while, at the same time, preserving Brontes unique and valuable character. He said there are other challenges that stem from development, such as managing finances and property taxes in a responsible manner and using the dwindling employment lands in Ward 1 for high-value occupations that they were intended for in the Official Plan. He wants to facilitate the proposal to re-develop the Bronte Village Mall, which, he said, could become the cor- nerstone and a vibrant hub of a rejuve- nated Bronte Village core. He wants to develop a strategy and master plan that guarantees the sur- vivability of Oakvilles two harbours and to protect parks and heritage and to ensure that bylaws are enforced, among other issues. Ralph Robinson The incumbent, Ralph Robinson, is seeking his 10th term on Oakvilles council, after being first elected in 1982. Before that, he served as cam- paign manager for other politicians in various parts of Canada. Im going to bring the committed dedication and experience that Ive shown over these 28 years, Robinson said. Im very familiar with whats going on in Bronte and the whole town for that matter. I have a very strong relationship with the commu- nity. He said the next town council will have to create a strategic plan for the next term and then fight development from running rampant in the town and in his ward. Weve controlled (development) with great perseverance and diligence, I would say and we just have to keep watching (developers). Everybody knows that developers are in there for one purpose: to make as much money as they can and its up to us, now that weve got our stronger Official Plan, Livable Oakville, its up to us to more easily manage them and keep the den- sity down to somewhat more accept- able figures, he said. He said to help curb development growth, council has to make decisions that will keep it successful, as well as to keep it away from having to fight developers at the Ontario Municipal Board, which is time consuming and expensive. Robinson said council has already done some great things on his watch in Bronte and is hopeful for the future. Theres so much activity going on. Theres the Queen Elizabeth Park, we very prudently purchased that for $5 million from the board of education. If we hadnt bought it some developer would have bought it and away we go again. We would have been fighting them trying to get a rezoning done to put in high density, he said. The place is looking good now. We sold the lots (25 of them) and ended up recovering more money from the sale of the lots than we actually paid into the thing. And in addition to that, weve doubled the parkland that weve had. It was quite a significant accom- plishment. SLATE POOL TABLE RETAIL PRICE: $2,499 $1,249 DELIVERY AVAILABLE THE EXECUTIVE 8 SLATE POOL TABLE. A GAME OF FUN & SKILL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 50%Off BUY FACTORY DIRECT! BUY $3,000 FACTORY DIRECT POOL TABLES FOR ONLY: $1,488 QUANTITIES LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. 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Im a go-getter, someone who will listen to people, he said. Loomans moved to Oakvilles ward one six months ago from the Hamilton area. The 31-year-old is the owner of a computer and IT company in Toronto. He went to the University of Waterloo for Systems Design Engineering, though he left the pro- gram after his third year. He wants to control some of the youth mischief in the area. Theres a lot of mischief and I think a little more can be done to go after that, he said. I was thinking that we need a few more police offi- cers to catch some of this stuff at night. He said he wants to control prop- erty taxes and push to keep them lower. Property tax just gets a little expensive sometimes, he said. People here, in their house, dwelling or whatever they own, after a while its almost as if theyre paying rent on their own assets. He admits that he sees the town as running smoothly, but adds that some trimming can be done in the budget to lower the burden for resi- dents. John McMullen Another competitor in the riding is 64-year-old John McMullen, who moved to Oakville four years ago. I commend the incumbent for the long years of service, McMullen said. I think theres a definite need for a new councillor, one with the energy, commitment and fresh ideas that I would bring to the task, some- one who can provide real pro-active and strategy leadership that is required of a ward councilor. The 64-year-old runs his own con- Three competing for local Ward 1 seat Second in a series Michael Loomans Ralph RobinsonJohn McMullen