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E1ectji11 won't be called h'for~' April 30: CIuÀdIeigIÎ Premier wl/i wait until Legisiature resumes to announce election date By JASON MISNER T he Champion Halton Tory MPP Ted Cbudleigb said Premier Ernie Eves bas told bim an election won't be called before the Legisiature begins April 30, allowing MPPs to debate thc 2003 budget. The $71 billion budget was announced last week outside thc halls of the Legisiature, at a private gatbering of 250 invited guests at a car-parts business in Branmpton. That decision bas been scruti- nized by Opposition members and even Oakville Tory M.PP and House Speaker Gary Canr for being undemocratic. But Mr. Chudleigb - parliansen- tary assistant to Finance Minister Janet Ecker - said thc plan was, and always has been, to introduce it in Uic Hlouse, and that will bappen. "I heard it from Uic Premier's lips," Mr. Cbudleigh said about being told Uic House will sit as expected. i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 j- He was asked if bis govemment would cal] an election before Uic House sits, thus avoiding a budget debate. "TMe budget bill will be intro- duced in Uic House and no money can be speiit until tbat bill is passed," lie said. -Those tbings will happen and continue to pro- ceed as nornial." Lots of concern over budget release He noted be received about two- dozen phone calls from residents concemed about the budget's release at a private meeting. Cal hiUi year's budget "excit- mng," Mr. Chudleigh said it's thc kind of document Uiat addresses Uic concerns Ms Ecker heard in consultations prior to Uic budget announcement. He said she consulted wiUi more Uian 600 people and Uic two over- wbelmning issues were bealth care and education. "'Mat's what we heard loud ar clear" Mr. Chudleigh said. The budget, balanced for tt fifth year in a row, includes a 1.9-billion increase in heait spending, to $28.1I billion this yea and a $500-miilion boost in educ2 tion spending, to $15.1 billion ti year. Overail, the budget didn't offe Ontarians any major tax cutso cash for cities. It did offer new tU cuts to seniors and people carnirI more than $70,0()0. For seniors, that means they wil receive a rebate on the education, Portion of their municipal tax bi]l whicb will amounit to a savings oi about $500 a year. Also, famniiy caregivers and peo- pie witb disabilities will get an average $300 tax credit. Mr. Cbudleigh said an importart component to the budget was reacbing the 20 per cent income tax cut target that waa announced when the govemment won office in 1999. Jason Misner can be reached at Jmisner@miltoncanadianchampi- on.comn. ind the 1$ th ar, Look no fiurter tItan the Town of Milton fe website at www.sown.milton.on.ca 50 er asis ou with locating " Fcdtie t, hsta social event or meeting Parks to strofl through now that- tg sprîng is bere * Summer camp opportunities for children al Ifrmation on by-laws that may assist ia you with regards to loitering, animal control, and noise. The website has been completely refresheil with a contemporary look and user-friendliy atures to make it easier for site visitors to access a wealth of Ln information. New menus, streamlined navigation, and a handy "Quick Pick" ist lead visitors to speciflc areas of interest on the site. Contact people, t specific e-mail addresses and telephone extensions are provided so residents ks know exactly who to contact to get questions answered quickly. le Thie site bas been partitioned into three specific areas to, make it simple for d residents and potential buainesses to find exactly wlsat they are looking for. ýe In the "Town Services" section, site visitors can peek at upcomîng Town Coundcil agendas, review the minutes of previous meetings, read about Town r special projects and find out about by-laws and Town departmnents. The "Living in Milton" section makes it easier than ever to find detaled information on leisure opportunities. Information on recreation, sports and aquatica programs and community groups is now available in the onine Cnmmunity Services Guide. For businesses, tbe "Doing Business" section contains valuable economic development information to ensure potential investors in Multons future bave accurate and detailed information to make informed business decisions. Tbe launcli of the new web design is just the firsr step in a three year Electtonic Services Delivery project. Tbe next phases will introduce new online transaction capabiliries that wifl allow residents to complete online jformns, register for recreational activities, and make payments online. Check the website in the weelca 50 corne for information on National Youth Week, May 3-9. The Milton Mayors' Youth Advasory Council will be planning some special activitiea 50 celebrate and encourage yousls involvemient in te community. Look for detaila reganling theae examplea and more - - Youtb challenging local police officers to a Bail Hockey Garne 0 Youth assisting the Downtown Business Improvement Association wîth a new mural ro be paînred on the hoarding at the Milton Bible Churcli location A relationshîp building workshop "Youth in tbe Community Malung a Difference" Wirh Sprîng comes longer days and additional ~~ bouts of outdoor activity. The Town is ~ C~L/11 responsîble for the enforcement of a wide variery of by-laws, which bave been put in place to help ensure a safe and enjoyable communityý Check the webase for additional information about the following- * The Noise By-law which restrans certain nuisances and prohibirs certain noises. It regulates the rime noise is permitted to occur and what kinds of noise are acceptable " Loitermng in public places is not permitted. This By-law ensurs that everyone can enjoy public spaces withour interference from others. " Pet owners should ie familiar wth Uie Animal Control By-law which ourlines Uie nuniber of pets alowed, Uie necessity of prorecting your pet Urough identification programs, and Uie requiremnent of ail to "stoop & sco»after your pet, to help keep our communisy dean. WVhile on tbe site, lie sure to, complete the feedback section. The link is located at Uic bottomn of Uic bome page and your input may help with improvemenis to berter serve ail visitors to Uic site. Enjoy Uic new season and remember to stay safely away from rivers, ponds and streams, which may lie dangerous for you, your family and your pets. 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