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A resident of Nassagaweya since 1987, Jan Mowbray, 59, is a community volunteer and road safety advocate. She operated a kitchen accessory business from 1986 until recently. In the community, Ms Mowbray is involved in numerous committees. Her positions include chair of the Milton Safety Committee ami sec- retary of the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Commîttee. Shes also, a member of the Town's Community Services Advisory Committee. Jan ami husband, Jack, have been married 30 years. Why are you running? l'mn 50 passionate about Nassagaweya that, for me, it's the natural next step in the evolu- lion of public service. For years I've vulun- teered, worked on comsninees, and have got- ten involved in programns to benefit the comn- munity. After the lasI election, a number of Jan Mowbray people asked if I would mun next time. I hadn't given il much thought until ___ recently snd decided it would be the better way to draw attention to road safety and other issues I've worked so hard on. What are the local issues? 1. Road safety will continue to be a key concem. Most collisions occur on rural roads. 2. Roadside litter is'absolutely disgusting. 3. Rural garbage collection must be addressed by the new council. 4. Property taxes. Tax rate differentials between rural and urban areas are infmnitesi- mal - not even close 10 compensatmng for services we must provide ourselvet. How will you address them? 1. Thse Town must give more support to rural concems snd take tome initiative. 2. Milton should take a more aggressive position. Increase fines to $5,000. Even $ 10,000 isn't 100 much. Post signs, show zero tolerance for the slobs littering our rural court- tryside. 3. Many questions have to be answered, not the least of which: Does the rural community want it? Not many want higiser taxes. 4. As more services are added to urban areas, rural councillors will have to, be vigi- lant that these increases don't negatively affect rural taxes. The Canadian Champion, Tueaday, November 4, 2003--23 Wardsl1 & 3 Regional Councillor Barry Lee has been acclaimed in the position of Wards 1 & 3 Regional Councillor Also acclaimed: Micheline Wylde Halton District School Board French Trustee for Milton i , 1 ~ I ~I Ron Furik Bill MaeKinnon Ron Furik. 50, is a local real estate sales representative. He and his wife. Helen, have lived in Milton for the past 24 years ami raised five children - Ryne, Lindsey, Kyle, Lauren ami Marina. He has served the communi- tv as Word 4 councillor for the bat 12 vears. His community service also i ncludes work with service clubs, charitable groups and sports organi .za- tions. Why are you running? 1 arn running for Wards 2 & 4 regional councillor first and foremost hecause my supporters. and the many people who asked me 10 mun, feel as I do - that our Milton cao snd will henefit from strong, effective repre- sentation at the Region, sud 1 sincerely believe 1 arn ready for that level of public service. 1 arn alto running because I arn confident Ihat 1 will be effective aI the, Region because 1 have the necessary experience, 1 know how 10 gel things done sud I have the hack- ing and support of the vast majorily of my elecîed colleagues. What are thse local issues? If you listen 10 Miltonisus, sud I do, the issues are fairly straight forward. " Gel our water quality tîxed. We have put up with brown water far 100 long. " Manage growth in such a way that il does not become a burden 10 current ratepayers. " We need new facilities like thse just-opened sports centre sud a state-of-the-art performance cen- tre. " We need to ensure local police, fire sud emergency services are keeping up with our growth. " We need 10 fmid ways 10 provide affordable housing for our seniors in Milton. " We need to address our local traffie issues. How will you address themn? Firat of ail, if you want to gel things done, there is no substitute in municipal politics for hard work. You have 10 have the dedicalion to show up nightly, do the necessary research, consull wiîh your fellow colleagues, work effectively with Town staff sud build a consensus within council. I have more than demonstrated over the past 12 years that I arn very capable of delivering in ail these areas sud I arn proud of the contributions I have made 10 my comrnmunity. Vote for me, sud I promise. I will work even harder for you in the future. Bill MacKinnon has wvorkedfor 25 years in the transportation imiustry. He was also a campaign manager for Reform and Canadian Alliance candidates in the 1993, 1997 and 2000Jederal elections. He hus ulso worked as an adult education instructor at Humber College. In the communirv, Mr. MacKinnon is a sponsor and volunteer' with Milton Concert Presentations and past administrator Of Southside Community Church. Why are you rîanning? it is liane for a change sud 1 wanl 10 be part of the positive changes that Milîon's council needs 10, make. The adult video store debacle is an example of how community standards are being comprornised. Political mishandling is evident in health issues like the designated smoking roims, non-smoking bylaw flip-flop sud defibrillator program postponemenl. The downtown core and historical society decisions Ihat impact many people and businesses are questionable. Rigid parking bylaws unnecessarily restrict Miltonisus. There has been a great lack of resolve in dealing with such important issues and 1 wanl 10 change that. What are the local issues? The issues are complex sud ongoing. Thse lack of adequate public transit has been a probleru for years. The need for children 10 have acceas 10 libraries and satellite libraries, performing arts and sports facilîties. Youth and seniors' (services. However, three issues stand out 49L 10 me as critical. f Reduction in thse size of Milton council. The spending of the siots revenue, which is over $23 million and counting, snd alI the new revenue from new home develop- ment fées. And the habitual use of expensive consultants. Who is actually in control, îown counicillors sud Town staff or consultants sud developers? How will you address them? My greateal skill is the ahility to pull logether the right people 10 formulate and implement sound solutions. 1 have 25 years of business sud board experience in proactively addressing tougis issues. 1 plan 10 put that expesience 10 work for Milton. The issues facing Milton are not easily solved, but every issue can be solved. First, 1 plan 10 introduce initiatives 10 downsize council. 1 wîll suismil namnes of qualified, enthu- siaslic people 10 sit on commiîmes alongside those dedicated people who are already involved, and reemuil as many more as is neces- sary 10 gel the job done rigist.