Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 11 Nov 1997, p. 5

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thýe C aml n pion. Tussay. Novumbor il, 19»1-4 The hydro reps IUl keep their power (c»>t i# Milton votera decided to stay the course when il came to Hydro Commission representatbon. B e s 1 ' Monday's vote went in favour of incumbents Bill Rowney (Ward 2) and Jack Robertson (Ward 4), who were admirably challenged by ex-Milton Hydro employeco Sherry Mehienbacher and Loretta Mulligan respectively.t 'I Ceel pretty good," said Mr. Rowney. "Now that the election r t z is over and the govemnment has released its restructuring plan for Ontario Hydro, we can Cocus on amalgamation." Mr. Rowney led Ms Mehlenbacher 1693-1040 ater 66 of 71 polIs were tabulated. Holding a 1779-1275 Avantagc over Ms Mulligan at press lime, Mr. Robertson said he made many successful campaign T o i stops around town this pasi weekend. s~ o n ___ 4 a '1 think this shows people are tairly happy with their hydro ser- Ms Mehlenbacher exprcssed gratitude to her supporters, addîng 0I U ~o I that she was somewhat surpnised at how many votes she gar-j Q in d nered. a4 1 e With no "big issue" to take a stand on, Ms Mulligan wasn't sur-c 5 î eto e pnised with the outcome, statîng that the incumbent always has an m...~I PU ,1 advantage. 13 te 1 She remarked, 1 dîd think however, that it was lime for a fhC change. But at lest I was able 10 gel across the need Cor better Cfi ) Krantz wins it bige *Prom BACK on page Thumbs down people down. "We' ve lost a contributor, make no mistake," said Mr. Krantz. "I've known for a long time he (Mr. Best) wanted the mayors job. Timing is everything in politica." The mayor said he worked hard bringing business 10 Milton. Despite the tough campaign, Mr. Kranlz Cound time 10 poke a little fun at himself. 'Il talk about shaking handa and kissing babies duning an election. However, to encouragc indusîrial and commercial growth you sometimes have to kiss more than that," he joked. Bob Smith of the Town of Milton posts the election resultu at the MUlton Lions Club Hall Iast night. Resuits for Ward 3 in Nassagaweya were stili coming in at midnight. Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Miltonians turned Iheir thumbs down 10 chlorination and provincial downloading during Monday's municipal eleclion. A total of 6,117 residenîs voted against chlorination of Milton's water supply while 2,501 favoured the recent switch. Even more opposition was shown for provincial downloading, which would see social service costs pooled acrosa the Greater Toronto Ares. Only 896 votes came in Cor downloading, compared 10 a whop- ping 7,903 againat it..

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