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Provincial candidates escape election sign restrictionsBy Kim ArnottJanet Haslett-Theall, president of the JoshuaAn election sign is a symbol of democracy,An election sign is a symbol of SPECIAL TO THE BEAVERCreek Residents Association.said Haslett-Theall. Of all the places it shoulddemocracy. Of all the places itThe signs, which are typically placed alongbe, it should be on public property.Eshould be, it should be on public lection signs will bloom in all their colour-public roadways and at busy street corners, haveDani Morawetz, president of the Chartwellful glory during this falls provincial election,been restricted to private property in BurlingtonMaple Grove Residents Association, added thatproperty.while Oakville councillors await a staff report onand Mississauga.while the signs arent aesthetically pleasing, theyways to manage their proliferation on publicHowever, Haslett-Theall said that Oakvilledo serve a purpose.Janet Haslett-Theall, president of the property.had greater voter turnout in the last municipalHowever, he urged councillors to find a wayJoshua Creek Residents' AssociationA proposed ban on the placement of signs onelection than either of those two communities.to reduce the number and size of signs on publicTown and Region-owned property was consid-She suggested the public property bans couldproperty.ered at last weeks Administrative Service com-recognition to challenge council incumbents.have a negative impact on participation in elec-I dont know why you have to have 15 signsmittee meeting, but councillors voted down theOn Monday night, Council heard from sev-tions.with the same name in one location, he said.plan.eral local residents associations, which alsoRather than ban their use on public property,Why not just one each?Several councillors suggested the signs wereopposed limiting the signs to private property.she suggested the Town consider regulations toCouncil asked Town staff to report back withan essential part of the democratic process, andThe most important process you could everaddress issues like the number, size and recy-possible ways to manage the posting of electionallowed newcomers to build the necessary nameadvertise is an election and our candidates, saidcling of signs.signs on public property.BurlingtonFloor ModelHelping You Make SaleSmart Decisions About Your MoneyPeter WatsonMBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI25-40% offAlldisplayupholstery at drastic markdowns. Youve pictured it in your mind. Now its time to take home the Thomasville upholstery you love before someone else takes it first.Display pieces, over-stocks, long-time favorites 220 Randall Street Downtown OakvilleYou never know what youll find until you get here.Just get here soon.These first-come, first-save deals are on their last legs. Phone: 905.842.2100SPECIAL FINANCING2269 FAIRVIEW STREET, BURLINGTON 905-631-6000AVAILABLEthomasvilleburlington.comwww.peterwatsoninvestments.com409 BRANT ST. BURLINGTON 905-339-6670 1-888-846-7845Please see store for full detailsSanta Lucia Microwavable PenneBocconciniCreamy Garlic$99$00Until July 3, 2011313Until July 3, 2011Luigis RealItalian Ice$49Until July 3, 20113Dundas St E$95$002501 Prince Michael Dr (at Dundas St.) (905) 257-9200 rD le21123-4 serving6-8 servasingshci40M3www.palmapasta.com ecFamily SizeLasagnaLarge LasagnanirPUppValid untilValid untile July 3, 2011 July 3, 2011r MiddlHeours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 6 pm , Sunday 10 am - 4 pm RdNot to be combNot to be comb ined with any other offers.ined with any other offers.ELimit 2 per person.Limit 2 per person.4HE )TALIAN &OOD 3HOPTrafalgar RdWWWWWW PALMAPASTA COM3 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com