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He said there are empty buses on Oakvilles streets and called for flexible rout- ing that cover the routes when they need to be covered. McLaughlin said seniors have paid enough taxes and should be able to ride the bus for free. On the issue of increased spending and taxes, opinions were again divided between Burton and the other three candidates. Burton said many of the Towns spending increases came from filling the gaps in the towns services and programs that were left by the previous administration. We had a fire department that was oper- ating three-man trucks. Firemen operating three-man trucks means you need two trucks to arrive at the fire before you have the requisite four firefighters so they can go in and rescue you, said Burton. That decision (to move to four-man trucks) added a significant number of peo- ple, we moved from 177 to 210 firefighters approximately. Burton said rising energy cost forecasts also prompted councils unanimous deci- sion to move to the grid patterned transit system to preserve the options for personal mobility residents will need as the cost of fuel gets higher. This decision added more bus drivers. Burton said purchasing or building new facilities to catch up on the towns facilities deficit meant more people were hired to run these facilities. However, Burton said much of these costs are paid through the fees residents pay to use the facilities. He also said Oakville has one of the low- est business tax rates in the GTA. Mulvale began her criticism of Town spending by stating she would not have pur- chased a two-pad arena if she knew she was going to build a four-pad arena as the Town did. She also said the industrial and commer- cial presence in Oakville is in decline, some- thing she blamed on their high tax load. Mulvale said Oakville should be open for business and should be working with the chamber of commerce to understand what the impediments are to business in Oakville. McLaughlin said Town spending needs to be reviewed, particularly in the area of Town staff, who are not providing frontline services. He again called for the Town to add hybrid vehicles to its fleet stating the Town would spend half as much on fuel and burn half the emissions. McLaughlin concluded his remarks by again calling for a halt to tax increases stating they are not sustainable. Ray also called for a stop to tax increases stating Oakville is driving business away. 647-430-8501 905-599-5073 www.prowindowsanddoorsltd.com PRO WINDOWS & DOORS LTD. Choosing replacement windows is a long term investment so choose wisely by investing in quality materials from professional people who really care about their customers. Etobicoke Oakville Oakville Transit draw criticism from mayoral challengers We need to look at what our cost per ride servicing is and I hear at the doors a chorus of people saying, Transit vehicles pass my house all the time that are empty. So we need to take a look at that. Mayoral candidate Ann Mulvale We had a fire depart- ment that was operat- ing three-man trucks. Firemen operating three-man trucks means you need two trucks to arrive at the fire before you have the requisite four fire- fighters, so they can go in and rescue you. Mayor Rob Burton Continued from page 11 The 2010 Municipal Election will be held on Monday, Oct. 25. Voting locations will open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. You may also take advantage and vote at one of the Advance Voting locations, which are fully accessible and will have accessible voting capa- bilities. Advance voting locations include: Thursday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. 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