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Straggler candidates' votes divided among frontrunners continued from p.1 Under the ranked ballot system, a candidate who gets 50 per cent plus one of the first-place votes -- a majority -- wins. When no candidate wins a majority, the one with the fewest first-place votes is eliminated. The second-place choices of the cut candidate's voters are then allocated to the remaining candidates and the process continues until one candidate gets a majority. The ranked voting system is intended to give more power to voters and eliminate situations where vote splitting can result in someone winning an election with a small percentage of the vote. The Province would also give municipalities the ability to ban union or corporate donations, create a framework to regulate thirdpart advertising (including contribution and spending limits), and remove barri- 7 | Thursday, May 5, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Introducing a ranked ballot system would fundamentally change the way residents vote. We will take as much time as necessary to consult the Oakville public on whether to make such a signifcant change. Mayor Rob Burton Oakville gar. "I am pleased to see our council moving forward unanimously alongside the provincial government to strengthen our local democracy." The motion also calls on the Town of Oakville to undertake consultation with local residents when the framework for implementing ranked ballot elections is provided by the Province. "Introducing a ranked ballot system would fundamentally change the way residents vote," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "We will take as much time as nec- essary to consult the Oakville public on whether to make such a significant change." Burton had said he would be providing input on Bill 181 to members of Provincial Par- liament at a provincial committee held today (Thursday, May 5). Bill 181 has passed its second reading at Queen's Park and is currently under consid- eration by the Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs. If passed, the changes would be in place in time for the 2018 municipal elections. Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, Call for FREE Estimate plus more (905) 827-8158 · www.rogerslandscaping.org ers affecting candidates and voters with disabilities. The bill also proposes to shorten the campaign calendar by opening nominations for candidates on May 1 instead of Jan. 1. "Bill 181 makes real changes to improve the openness and transparency of our elections, which is something we welcome whole-heartedly," said El- As a Maid Right owner you have my quality guarantee with every clean. FREE Save $25 off your Schedule 3 cleans, 1st regular service clean $ and 50 off your 4th get the 4th free* SM SPECIAL $ * 75 Off CLEAN *Receive the 4th of four cleans at no charge up to $125 Not valid on prior services. *Not valid value. on prior services. Not redeemable for redeemable cash. Applies to cash. new customers only. Not for Applies to new customers only. SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL OFFER: 289.809.9823 (XXX) XXX-XXXX localurladdressgoeshere.com Oakville.MaidRight.com Same Reliable Owners Clean Every Visit Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Colour-Coded Cloths Reduce Cross Contamination EnviroShield® Whole Home Disinfecting Strongest Guarantee In the Industry ©2015 Maid Right Franchising LLC. Maid Right and JAN-PRO International are subsidiaries of Premium Franchise Brands LLC. ANNUAL POOL ACCESSORY SALE- HELD OVER TIL MAY 8TH HUgE SAVINgS ON ALL YOUR POOL NEEDS! Liquid ChLorine refiLLs* With any $20 purchase Limit 10L per household Refill Only, Container not included 9 /L ¢ hayward 1hp pump* 6 kg ChLorine puCks* 6 kg super z puCks* $ 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' X X X X X 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' recT recT recT recT recT 299 59.99 89.99 $ 99.99 $ 129.99 $ 159.99 $ $ $ 34.99 One per customer $ 59 .95 One per customer automatiC pooL CLeaner* soLar BLankets* repLaCement pooL heater* repLaCement pooL Liners* 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' X X X X X 24' 28' 32' 36' 40' recT recT recT recT recT 999 1199 $ 1399 $ 1599 $ 1999 $ $ $ 199 $ $1,099 from 12' X 24' InGround KIdney shAPe Pool* 27,999 InsTAlled Above Ground Pools* InsTAlled vinyl & Fiberglass available 15' Round $ 2299 18' Round $ 2499 12' x 20' oval $ 3499 15' x 25' x oval $ 3999 $ 19,999* 16' swim spas 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 · www.leisureindustries.ca *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. Restrictions apply. Check - in store for details. Not applicable on prior sales. O.A.C. 905.815.5252