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HUGO T. KROON WARD 3 ALEXIS K. ADAMS WARD 4 SUSANNE HILTON WARD 4 ROB HARGRAVE WARD 6 2010: Where your council candidates stand on the issues humuhhMInmwud-nmm mum-chin KENFERDINANDS mmmmdemmmmmmmmmmm W WARD] Wmldmabmnmpercemdpmupbandimemton hasoovmkxmmn nah-MMthMMaMflmmmâ€" TANIS HARGRAVE WARD 1 PHIL BANNON WARD 2 MAURICE SMITH WARD 2 CLYDE SMITH WARD 3 ANNE PRIDE WARD 4 RICHARD BARTLEY WARD 5 IAIN LOVATT WARD 5 W MCCRON WARD 5 Themwnirmneddebtwimmemdetstandimmedevelopnmn matpswoulduwerabunmpercemdpmupleandmeaon majorprdeas.CMce«mioementsbenefltptesentandfmeresÂ¥ dentsmesepmjectsweceundemienmaZSmaoryearview. WeweteabletonSâ€"yearfinatuigatafavomablemte. The town has encumbered a significantdebtioad duringthe past foutyeaisAciearmaiomyofmisdebthasbeendedicatedto mudineededinvesunentinieisureservioesfacilifies,ansand culture and inflastructmeJop priotityforoouncil overthe nextfour years isfiscal restraint and accountability in managing this debt Yes, any debt is too much. Debt can be in some circum- stances, necessary. ln fewer instances it can be acceptable, but should never be called That latter mindset is what gets us into financial trouble and is one that needs to change. Yes, the town is in debt due to wet-spending on capital proj- ects over the past four years. There needs to be a tighter con- trol on capital expenditures and a closer monitonng of operat- ing costs. We need to practice fiscal restraint and accountabil- ity to the taxpayers. The current debt and debt service can be managed if propâ€" erly controlled. To do this we must fulfill the current approved development permits quota by stimulating industrial developâ€" ment, creating jobs and consequently, residential development, in orderto pay it down. Yes, we are in debt. it is important we pay off this debt as it inhibits us from working on other projects that are important We must put our fiscal house in ordei to be able to give the services to our residents they deserve. Debt over $35 mil- lion is not acceptable. No. Most will be paid by development charges as homes are built. The rest can be paid down without raising taxes. the “mortgage” for town hall is cheaper than paying rent. Not providing facilities residents need is not an option for me - nor is raising taxes to simply avoid debt. Four years ago we had no debttoday we am $28 million plus another $10 M f0! town hall. Every capital emetide went waywerbudgatlounabusinessandiommeimpmanoe ofabaianoed budgetlwiilwoikwiflicoundltopaydownour debt whiie maintaining services and controlling our mes. Wehaveknmmsinoe2003thatmetownwould needmborâ€" row to build infrastructure. Mortgays ensure that both current and future residentswill sharethe oosts.1he debtthatwe have is manageable and affordable while keeping taxes low. We will contain the debt level by carefully assessing future projecB. The debt is very manageabte. We can't keep encouragng new businesses and residents to invest in our community if the town is notgoingto immaWe asa council made many pod decisions in moving this communin fomatd.The commu- nity was becoming stale and stagnant; many residents agee. Council has taken on our debt too quickly. By straying from the town’s snategc plan, we have frontend loaded our capital costs, bankingon future home satesand developmentchames coming into the toanJhat’s an unnecessary @mble and risk council has taken. God fotbid a slowdown in housing sales. Yes we are. The residents are facing a large tax increase because of the massive debt brought on by certain mem- bers of the previous council. As a council, we must put the town‘s needs in front of wants. We simply have to stay on a dedicated budget from now on. Themwnisindebtmemajomyisdevelopmentmmed.What needsmbedmeistomonmmIftmtecapitalweMMes. meaneededatmismmentfimandcanmeybepushedm alaterdatevnmmemmveyhasbeenpmpedyacuuedbr WMfleedtoreviewopetafingoostonaufadlfies Yes. Any distance into debt Is too far. I will work to ensure the current debt is paid off as soon as possible. mmmumm puma-«mm Wmhaswfifinfionhmmm mumsmn‘emmdmhm hasmhmmmwmmwwmmmm ubmaveaisWfiesidaIsdm‘leMeqflthy Wmmdmmmgdqsymmmnbe respetx'mmuehasbbeammmeeaeamof Uitimateiy, the residents should decide what the municipality should provide next. But only when they have been given all the information regarding costs and financing can a deci- sion be made.There is no value in mortgaging our future for an unnecessary or unsustainan current project. Fun-time fire service in Ballanuae and Gonniey. Municipal services in the 404 conidm, establish confidence in indus- trial and commeiciai markets to encouvage private invest- mentPieservationofmeoidhighschoolsiieasatownpam expanded leisure facilities, Iibrary, seniors and youth centre. Unification and connectivity of the rural wands with the when watds. Council meetings should be scheduled in wards 1. 2 and 3 twice a year, giving resldents the opportu nlty to connect with the town. In addition to my plan for improved service at the Ballantiae fire hall and a review of our library facility requirements, the implementation of the Musselman's Lake Stewardship Pian is critical We should not msh into tackling new projects. We should be looking into the funds we have available. Only projects that are needs should be addlessed. Review and prioritiza- tion of all projects are of the most impowtance so that we will not put the town in further debt Several projects need to be looked at over the next four years, including expansion of various leisure/fitness facilities to keep up with demandThe first priority to me is a new seniors centxe. Funds have been included in the capital fore cast and devel0pment charges will help pay for it Oursenimshave been pmmised space in thenewtown ham suggestflweyreoe’wefreebusfareasit’sinsxflatemoteloczr tion.Weneedanindoorsoccerpimh,butontyifitwillnotput usmmerindebtltshouldbeinacemrallocationcommunity Iconunntoheipraiseflmdsbrttefacility We have to move quickly to provide facilities for both seniors and young people. Leisure progams and facilities for our growing diverse community need to be expanded. Continu- ing to upgade roads and provide sidewalks is an essential (and expensive) necessity. Iminkweneedtofocushardonmeseniors. Weneedto get them a proper facility that is user friendly and something thattheycan be proud of. The downtown needsto behigh on our priorities i.e. working with existing businesses and attracting new ones. WeneedtocompletepmjectsalteadyinpmmMIeneeda traiKs) oonnectingthe smufiville Reservoirto Bethesda Sports Fuelds.WeneedMemodalParkcomp|etedwithanewskate parkand basketball oourts.Weneedmamactenu'epreneuts toinvestimodowntmnandweneedafinancialaudit. There are many projects I would love to see come to fruition A new indoor soccer facility, a seniors center or a new. con- ing rink. These are projects the residents have stated to me while canvassing the past few months. We need to budget accordingty, solicit developers' donations and fundraise. Need to took at the present state of the town’s senior and youth servicethe town needsto build a new seniors centre. There should be public meetings to have the seniors' input forthe location and desigtYoum centre should be iooired at as well. All current facilities for youth snouid be reviewed. Memorial Pam and the recreation area to the south of the Lebovic Leisure‘Centre. an fill! all mum“ M nut no» What 71$ matissueiSMerme residents are receivingvaluefortheir mesAsone’ofmecnmnacaIvyundaseMcedwams,nisespe ciany significantlfelectedeillensureau residentsatemade anareofallissuesandcosfiimohed and make oenain their inpm‘lsoomdered befomdecisiomafiecfingmem are made. The most important issue in Ward 1 isthefaclthe Bal- iantrae fire hall is not 24/7. Aner 7 pm. every evening it depends on volunteer coverageJhe fire hall in Stouflville mm over budget and a portion of it could have been spent providing fullâ€"time services in Ballantrae. Develop Ballantrae Corridor Plan. Plaza featuring food, postal, financial and medical services Retirement home, sidewalls at Hwy. 48 and Aurota Roadeansit access Build neiglboumood park and manage stewardsz pIan 70¢ Mussdmm’s Lake. Imptement street light progect and leasMree dog park Service at the Baliantrae fire hall is the most messing issue Thecunentcounciiaccepted a reponwhich efiectiveiy deiapd. until at least 2014, the impiementation of 24/ 7 full-time staff at this location. I am opposed to that delay. This is the most imponant of the five issuw in my platform. Keeptaxeslowwhlle keepingservloelevelshlg'l. Thisinvowes manythlnfi ensure residensytfimelysupportlromlhe tom when problems arise; develop Gormley industrial area to imasemebuslnesstaxbasemllerdassesinnualfadifies 24/7 lire coverageforall; mgr mum/recycling Ward 4 has several issues wilh safety. There are no side- walks along Elm Street and Glad Park, excesle speed- ing along Bloomington Road. unacceptable traffic control regarding merging on to Hoover Park from Mostar. I would enter discussions with public mrlrs to solve these problems Several roads require rebuilding, sidewaiks and traffic calming to impmve dnvet.cyclistand pedestiansafetylhaleousistenfly foughtforimprwememinrespmsemlesidemthaveman agedmgetRupertandKnigmsPlaoeoompletedformll; Elm planned f0! 2011, with Glad Park 2012 and Fairview 2013. In Ward 4, hard services are most important Repair of roads, additional sidewalks and reduced speed on residen- tialstreetsisneededeillstayontOpofallmeseissues and get them solved. Increased taxes are always a concern I will watch your tax dollats as if they were my own. Trafficseemsto beaconoemwimme residents inWard 5. Motorists need to obey a“ traffic signs and speed limits. We need to refocus on all traffic lights. Le. too many, out of sync or both? lwouki like to see more police ptesence in the community as a whole. The terrible condition of the roads in the south end of Ward 5 and communication are big issues I have heard from residents. if elected i will change the lack of communication residents have had with their councillor by implementing Ward 5 Town Hall Meetings, three or four times a year. While camrassing, the residents ofWard 5 have stated a concern for water retention ponds, traffic on Main Street, road resurfacing and lack of representation. If elected, it will not be status quo.These and all concems of the ward will be addressed in a timely mannner without fail. A major concern is traffic. fmm flow to parking. I would like toseemefonnation ofatmfficoommitteetobeawatch- dog for speeding and parking issues. Need to review what is working in other municipalities and see if these techniques can be implemented in Stouflvilie. MemnalParkandmereaeafionareammesamIofme |eisureoentxe,becauseitisoetmalmWardeandsodosem mm. 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