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economist sunlsuntribune saturday sept 13 2003 7 frank on november 10th yir i choice regional councillor the decisions made by markham council directly affects each and every resident faced with the strains that rapid growth has placed on our town frank scarpitti has stood up and fought our battles at every turn by reelecting frank with the most votes for the position of regional councillor we can rest assured that our interests will continue to be protected here are some vital issues that frank feels strongly about traffic congestion frank believes strongly that before new subdivisions are approved adequate roads and transit need to be in place first slowing down new development tired of crowded classrooms scarce seniors accommodations traffic gridlock then speak up and help frank slow down growth keeping the lid on taxes as the parent of 3 young children frank understands the high costs of living and home ownership as budget chief frank achieved a tax increase of less than the cost of living while faced with significant cost increases protecting the environment green spaces frank fed the fight and defeated the proposed 3000 acre industrial rezoning in north markham he has championed the protection of the rouge river and small streams the oak ridges moraine settlers park and clean air measures he feels strongly that we have a duty to future generations to protect what nature has bestowed k m 1 a message to all provincial candidates over the next few weeks you will be asking markham residents for their support on election day october 2nd while you do so i would ask that you let us know your position on the following critical issues although they are not as newsworthy as tax reduction jobs or hydro they do have a significant impact on the lives of markham residents so please let us know where you stand on the following 1 will you support permanent funding for the much needed york region rapid transit system 2 will you strengthen the rouge park plan by passing special legislation under the provincial planning act 3 existing markham residents should not have to pay for infrastructure and community facilities to support new growth under current legislation existing residents do this should not be the case municipalities need a new deal and we need your help in getting one for my part i will work professionally with whoever wins the good of markham residents requires a unified strategy if i can help you understand the needs from a municipal perspective please do not hesitate to contact me together we can help markham frank scarpitti deputy mayor frank listens on the following dates frank scarpitti will host open forums in your community to hear your views he listens and he acts see you there oct 8th 7 9pm markham village comm centre oct 23rd 7 9pm thornhill community centre oct 29th 7 9pm unionville train station nov 5th 730 9pm milliken mills comm centre r vt vxsm frank with his family from left to right daniel frank nancy michael and alessandra hbhhfihhnhh to get a lawn sign make a donation or help in other ways visit us at wwwfrankscarpitticom