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Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 27 Oct 2000, p. 11

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À The Canadian Champion, Fniday, Oclober 27, 2000 - 11 Macinnon seeking Ward 4 council seait By IRENE GENTLE The Champion lt's time for a change. That's the reason Milton resident Bill Macîinnon gives tor opîing 10 mun for Ward 4 counicillor, going head 10 head with incumbenîs John Challinor and Ron Furik. But only îwo of the lbree nominees will head 10 counicil chambers following the November 13 municipal eleclion. Mr. Macinnon arrived in Milton almost 20 years ago, and bas a background in federal polities through bis campaign work witb the Canadian Alliance party. Temporarilv felled by pneumonia after tbc firsI ail-candidates meeting in Milton last week, Mr. Macinnon promised to be out on the campaign trail as soon as possible. If elected, he vows to take anoîher look at the issues Ihal affect people, such as parking. slots revenue, traffie flow and growlh management. 'Parking a concern' "I think we need to revisit a whole series of issues," said Mr. Macinnon. "Town parking is something that bas been a bugaboo with me for some lime. Il isn't very friendly for people who live in townhouses or other high-densily areas." "People- friend 1y" is the way Mr. MacKinnon believes îown policies should be. He vowed to be accessible to constituents, who can contact. him at his website, whmackinnon.com. "It bas lo be what's best for the people," he said. That means ensuring the new residents sel 10 enter Milton be made to feel at home. For current residenîs, Mr. Macinnon wonders why the millions of dollars in sIot machine rev- enue received by the Town from Mohawk Raceway hasn't ended up decreasing the local tas bill. "It aIl needs 10 be looked at again with a differ- ent approach, a people friendly approach," he said. "Everyone should gel some litîle piece of it." LETS CLEAN i THE AIR Second hand smoke is the most common form of indoor air pollution. Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke tend to cough and wheeze more, have more ear infections, have rednced lung function and frequent the hospital more with bronchitis and pneumonia. make your home and car a smoke free zone. if you do smoke, try smoking outside your home and car and give serions Iconsideration to quitting. Now 799v" Kenmore la«c. fL refigerato 2 fuIl-width shelvea and 2 door shelvea. #t58o. Sears reg. 949.99. Available in White-on-White and BIack-on-White keomore Super Capacty Laundry team Washer has combinalion 2-speed motor. 47662. Sears reg. 729.99. 599.99 Dryer has Wdnke Guard# fealure. #8Mt2. Sears reg. 599.99.479.90

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