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- â€" -â€"v - v- VUleu Aluyuxw u L GL/LUUUR, UIUE i'WCrowing debt, downtown bother Ward 5 candidate For Shore mfonnatidn, go to townofws. com There are races in all six wards, including a cross-border family connection. Thnis Har- grave, whose brother Rob is the Ward 6 coun- cillor, registered yesterday in Ward 1. Mrs. Sherban works downtown as a project administrator for Cadillac Fairview and said back in March if elected as mayor. she would quit her job to serve Whitchurch-Stoufi‘ville full-time. The other candidates running for mayor are Wayne Emmerson (incumbent), Justin Alt- mann and Christine Vlachos. her bid for a second term as mayor to Wayne Emmerson. Services oflered also need to reflect today’s Mlitchurch-Stoufi'ville. “As we are growing as a community and we're becoming a multicultural community, which is fantastic, I don’t think we’re matchâ€" ing the services we need to keep up," Mr. Lovatt said. When it comes to Ward 5 issues, Mr. Lovatt wants a safe crosswalk to be created east of Tenth Line to north of Main Sheet. “There are two elementary schools with students coming from Cam Fella (and) people attending EastRidge (Evangelical Missionary Church) from the west side and all are forced to cross without a safe crosswalk," Mr. Lovatt “Something needs to happen with the double lights within 100 feet," he said. “That is just crazy. Lights aren’t in sync and “The skateboard park we have doesn’t say we appreciate our kids," he said. “It’s used because it’s the only place to skateboard in Stouflville.” fiafiic flow at Tenth Line and Main Street must also be addressed. “The future of Stouffville lies in the kids growing up and the services we offer our young kids. I think we can do better," the mar- ried father of three said. “I think probably the most tragic thing we did was not consult any of the kids who use the toboggan hill” before it was relocated. Mr. Lovatt is also not happy with the skate- board park Another election issue for Mr. Invatt is downtown Stoufi'ville. “We’re not creating reasons for residents to actually go’ down there and I think council has a role in that," he said. ‘ Mr. Lovatt also wants the town to do more for its younger residents. Since the 2006 election, Mr. Lovatt, 39. has attended a number of council meetings and helplessly watched as a variety of projects were approved, which have culminated into $7 million of debt. “I started to get a little concerned because I actually saw my taxes increase from when I moved from Markham,” he said. sbolan@yrmg.com Fiscal responsibility, consistent represen- tation and a revitalized downtown make up Iain Ward 5 campaign platform. 2010: Council hopeful using Twitter, Facebook, blog Siblings running for council seats " wmrs nuumua BY SANDRA BOLAN “If we do what we’ve always done, we'll get back the same thing," he said. “We need a council that is forward thinking, busi- ness-minded, takes responsibility (and) are present. I was appalled when I read” (about council’s attendance records in The Sun- Tribune). “We’re in an age when people don’t necesâ€" sarily want to be bothered with a door knock at dinner to find out what you stand for," he For the past two years Mr. Lovatt has been a part of Harry Bowes Public School’s coun- cil executive and last year he was involved with the youth basketball drop-in program at Stouffville Distn'ct Secondary School. Although Mr. Lovatt's work schedule can accommodate 3 pm. council meetings, if elected, he wants all council meetings to take place in the evening. Mr. Lovatt is changing things up on the campaign trail. Not only will he be doing the traditional door knocking. but you can also find out about his platform through his blog, Facebook page or on 'IWitteI. Also running for Ward 5 councillor is Rich- ard Barkley (incumbent) and Jim McCron. The municipal election takes place Oct. Mr. Lovatt is also a worship leader at The Olive Branch ministry in Markham. traffic is a bit of a nightmare." Ward 6: Joanne lannuzzi, Rob Hargrave (incumbent) The municipal election takes place Oct 25. Declared candidates for councillor are: Ward 1: Ken Ferdinands (incumbent),Tanis Hargrave Ward 2: Phil Bannon (incumbent), Maurice Smith Ward 3: Hugo T. Kroon, Clyde Smith (incumbent) Ward 4: Alexis K. Adams, Susanne Hilton (incumbent), Mary Anne Pride Ward 5: Richard Bartley (incumbent),lim McCron, lain Lovatt IAIN LOVKI'I’: Watd 5 candidate “appalled” by attendance figums for town councillors last term. REITMANS ST OUFFV ILLE 1040 HOOVER PARK DRIVE, STOUFFVILLE