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3 MUNICIPAL ELECTION THIS IS THE RACE | HAVE TO TAKE," MARSDEN CHALLENGES CARR FOR REGIONAL CHAIR ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com This isn't Anne Mars- den's first rodeo. The Burlington resident has been running for seats in council and provincial government for nearly 30 years and at the final hour, threw her hat in the ring to be regional chair for Halton. "This is the race I have to take," said Marsden, who has built, a career around quality assurgnce adminis- tration. She says that the Gary Carr's actions while serving as chair have impacted resi- dents' quality of life, as well as democratic rights. "I'm definitely the most qualified candidate ever to run for chair," she said. "People don't, understand that the Halton chair is-an administrative position." She says the politicians elected are not properly qualified to run the region and conserve the residents' MONTESSORI Eric Riehl/Metroland Anne Marsden is running for chair of Halton Region, after running once before in 2014. tax dollars, spending them in the most efficient way possible. It was Doug Ford's win, and subsequent moves to cut down the size of govern- ment and government spending that inspired her to run again, after her first attempt for regional chair back in 2014. She initially in- tended to run again for the position of Burlington may- or, but fixed her gaze on the chair's seat instead. "Ford's unprecedented STIRLING Xe 1013") UO action showed he was seri- ous," she said. "He keeps his word when it comes to dys- functional municipal gov- ernments." Over the past three de- cades Marsden has advocat- ed for Halton residents in is- sues of accessibility as well as health and safety, after re- tiring from her career work- ing in administrative roles for organizations like Mc- Master University and Che- doKe hospitals. Marsden has lived. her entire life with a disability associated with spina bifida, which in the 1990s became debilitating. Her own physical obsta- cles inspired her to advocate for others, rallying fora slew of issues in the region from C. difficile outbreaks at Jo- seph Brant, to accessibility to the Brant Street Pier. "The days of our monies being used contrary to our laws are over," she said. "I believe that you're not going to get a better candidate for Halton chair than Iam." Ore 4 URE al 1snbny \epuny | PROUDLY SERVING MILTON SINCE 1960 Ll wi0Z URI UULRI RHR TE For over 60 years Gorrud"s has prided itself on delivering quality vehicles to our customers. Many of these vehicles are purchased from local residents who maintain their vehicles to the very high standard Gorrud's was built on. starter salad present this coupon & receive a free starter salad Valid only at The Chopped Leaf Milton Proten and choppings nf inchuded Not vad with any other discount or promotion. No cash value. One per person per visit. Expires Aug 24, 2018. If your vehicle is in nice condition and you know its service history, we want it and are prepared to pay a premium for it whether you buy a vehicle from us or not. See us today or visit us online for a written, guaranteed appraisal. Montessori Accredited Elementary Programs Montessori Approach, Small Classes, Specialty Lessons Call now to reserve a spot 905-864-6000 123 Main St. East Milton - www.stirlingmontessori.com Limited spaces A J A Z on INDUSTRY LEADING | 4f \ ba Milton District CONSUMER y Fapdtal Faundation LOYALTY PROGRAM | Q sansracrion # GORRUD'S AUTO IS A PROUD AWARD SUPPORTER OF THE MILTON MyAutoRewards.ca we DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION & COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WWW.GORRUDS.COM woo' uo)eyapisul