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«\mufii'z/h‘ 5m (Win: mv’a' Committed to: provides public transit services, planning is responsible for regional thoroughfares. non-regional streets such as smaller residential streets and sidewalks. Taxes are a concern too, Mr. Cousens said. “I don’t think people are ques- tioning value for the tax dollar, most are frustrated by how it’s spent, if The region, in turn, handles economic development and funds big-ticket services such as police, which represents about 27 per cent of the budget and emergency medi- cal services. The sarne continuity conun- Locél government looks after non-regional sneets such as smaller residential streets and sidewalks. Most of your property tax goes to region Committed to: - Responsible Management - Preserving Our SmallTown - Sustainable Growth - Building Community Relationships - Addressing your concerns Q1. Are you planning on voting? Only 40% of Ward 5 voted in the last election! If you choose not to vote, are you prepared to live with the same outcomes we have had for the last 4 years? Questions for the day... 02. Is it okay with you that the town will continue to spend us into debt, the way it has over the last 4 years, based on the hope of Development Charges from homes that are not even sold yet? join the discussion at Don ’t just like S to uffville. . . LOVE IT! On October 25th From pap 13. ELECI' IAIN LOVATI' WARD 5 mm it’s wasted and how costs could be reduced," he said. That's another enigma for many. Residential property taxes are collected locally with the majority of the money sent to the region for its $1 billion annual capital budget. drum applies to who picks up your garbage and recycling bins. _ _ Th?! region is acbountable for solid waste management. Your local goVemment deter- mines who is contracted to pick up what, when and how often. Most local garbage collection is bi-monthly and recycling weekly, however, there are varying restricâ€" tion on quantities. Easthillimbury Mayor Jamie Young believes servicing York’s aggressive 30-year growth plan is : _ you can count on! Iotd W â€" I will immediately improve communications with the residents by meeting with them on a regular basis. Flu-ddRape-silty-IwillworktoensurethecurrentTowndebtispaidofiquickly, monitor sustainable growth, manage budgets and eliminate wasteful spending. New Hit-fives - l will'work closely with the downtown merchants in an etfortto bring more businesswithnewandinnovativeideas. (My Groups - I will address ongoing issues equally and fairly, in regards to the wants and needs of all local sports and community groups - including those associated with the Library, Latcham Gallery, Leisure Services and the Performing Arts. My W1 - i will work to encourage safety on all our roads in relation to both My primary oblectlve is to restore your faith in local governance through transparency, fiscal management, and local networking. key election issue. “We have to make sure the infra- structure’s in the ground,” he said. “We have to work harder to build a bridge of understanding of planning and growth.” Your vote matters on many issues and services. Take commuting, for example. Chances are you’ll use regional, local and provincial roads on even a short trip. You’re taxes pay for all of them. Parks and recreation programs for you and the kids are local. A trek through our forests puts you on regional turf. Fire services are locally based. Police is regional. Your al government promotes touri to your neighbouring attractions. The Here is a list of resources and contacts to help clear up the difference between local and regional governments and their responsibilities - Whitchurch-Stouffville, 9056401 900 or townofws.com - York Region, 905-830-4444, 1-877464â€" 9675 or visit york.ca - Aurora, 905-727-1375 or eâ€"aurora.ca - East Gwillimbury, 9054784282 eastqwil- GET ANSWERS region tries to draw big businesses. Planning and zoning is a local. not regional, responsibility. Macro, mirco, big picture and small. It’s baffling. The active and retired mayors have good advice. “You get a chance every four years to elect a slate of people who are responsible to you," Mayor Young said. “Get educated on who your can- didates are. Look beyond the glossy paper, the buzzwords and signs. Look for substance and ask what they’ll bring to your community.” Calling your local ward councillor is always a good idea, Mr. Cousens said. “Each municipality also has an excellent switchboard, very respon- sive with a great level of service." imbury.ca - Georgina, 905 4764301, 705 437-2210 or town.georgina.on.ca ° King Township, 905-833-5321 or king.ca - Markham, 905477-5530 or markham.ca - Newmatket, 905-895-5193 or newmarketca - Richmond Hill, 905-771-8800 or rich- mondhil|.ca - Vaughan, 905-832â€"2281 or vaughan.ca