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Lee,, Malboeuf look (o retain their regional councilposts By IRENE GENTLE But advocat- an asset when The Champion ing fewer it cornes to Two more contenders politicians issues such as haeetrdMitnsee-doesn't mean the reconfigu- hoaeera ed itn' lc contenders ration of Rick Malboeuf and Barry Lee huncaed , egoent toral race. hulled gregional o have filed their nomination papers said Mr. ".I don't seeking re-election as municipal Malboeuf. have any big and regional councillors in the .1 don't Rlck Malboeuf answers for Barry Les November 13 election. think everyone should be that, but 1 think it'll help to have Mr. Malboeuf is currently coin- acclaîtned," he said. "I'm ready to someone on counicil who has been pleting his firat terni as the repre- campaign and 1 stand on my around the horn," he said. "Our sentative of Wards 2 and 4, and record." own situation isn't that bad. Why also serves as a regional councillor In the future, belIl look for man- unravel something that's work- in Halton. aged growth and tax relief for resi- ing?" "The three yesrs experience has dents through alot machine rev- New growth is also on his mmnd. helped, but I'm resdy for three enues. "This urban growth is going to more yeara," he said. "I think And he feels be can bring a fresh change shings and 1 do have con- there's stili things to be done." look atcouncil issues to the table. cerna it, will have an impact on my Throughout his term, Mr. "It's a different perspective shan wards," said Mr. Lee. "I feel Maîboeuf has sdvocated fewer some people wbo have been on ssrongly about this.ares. 1 think counicillors as an spproach to s counicil for a long time," he said. "I we've gos someshing here." more open and efficient local gov- voice the opinions I hear on the Mr. Lee also expressed conceen emmens. street." that current residents will end up He'll continue to lobby in that Mr. Lee is tbe councillor for footing the bill for portions of new direction, nosing shat Milton Wards 1 and 3, and sîso serves on growth. shouldn'l have more elected offi- regional counicil. "I amn concerned il will intrude cials than Toronto. He wss fUrss elected locslly in on the general levy." "That's a dispsrity 1 don't think 1988, then successfully ran for the Two Milton counicillors as well needa to be there," he aaid. "Some regional post in 1991. as the mayor represens the town on restructuring needa to take place." He feels bis expenience will be Halton regional counicil v,,Worker hurt An Acton man escsped serious injury in an industrial accident as Bronte Street's P.L. Robertson last Fîiday morning. W ri g # The 22-year-old employee was operat- Harder to stay ing machinery when a coil of wire came loose and punictured bis neck, csusing SpSCIaIliga la Imuiurue ClaIms heavy bleeding. Forlunstely, quickly-enscsed first aid on the scene and treatment as Milton District Hospital helped avoid permanent damage. 0 0 The accident is being investigated.* * 6e/i occhi1 500 STEELES AVE. MILTON (NEXT TO FIORAVANTE HAIR DESIGN) TEL, 905-693-9888 HOURS: TUES-WED '10-6, THURS-FRI 10-7:30, SAT 9:30-5:30 Tha rmniinn rhqrnninn Fr<lRi, SA;ntambar 8- 2000 - 3