HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-09-05, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1990. PAGE 9.
County restructuring, farm policy discussed
ALLAN DETTWEILER
LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE
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tion is the over-government and
bureaucracy we have in this pro
vince. These result in high taxa
tion, as well as too many controls
on and intervention into, the lives
of the people of Ontario. Many of
the problems we have in Ontario
are the result of government over
management, mismanagement and
unnecessary intervention: for
example rent controls, no fault auto
insurance, unnecessary bilingual
ism, pay equity and junior kinder
garten (Day care). In addition, the
government permits special inter
est groups such as marketing
boards and unions to control
peoples lives.
Libertarians know that if govern
ment and bureaucracy are gradu
ally reduced - and even eliminated -
this will reduce our taxes and result
in increased prosperity.
Libertarians will not permit mar
keting boards and unions to de
mand membership or participation
in their organization so that a
person can produce certain com
modities or be involved in certain
professions.
Libertarians believe that the
government which governs the
least, governs the best.
JIM FITZGERALD [LIB.] - The
preservation and enhancement of
Huron’s lifestyle through rural
revitalization by a competent
Liberal government is the single
most important issue of this cam
paign.
that there should be a review of the
supply of services to ensure that
there is no duplication of services
and that we are getting the best
possible value for our tax dollar. I
will oppose any move towards a
change to our local government
system that is not wanted by the
people of Huron County.
CLARK - I definitely do not agree
with regional government and
would do everything possible to
stop this attack on our freedoms.
I believe if a poll was conducted,
over 95 per cent of Huron County
voters would reject such a plan and
we cannot allow this to happen.
The present form of government
has worked well in the past but
David Peterson wants to centralize
power in fewer hands so he can
dictate more easily to the people.
An excellent example of this is the
centralized power in education.
Parents and school boards have
very little say in the education of
their children as everything from
curriculum to economics is dictated
from Queen’s Park by bureaucrats.
I will fight this restructuring of
county government with you the
voters.
DETTWEILER - The government is
not only promoting county reform
or restructuring, they “intend to
see that these changes take place”
(John Sweeney, former Liberal
Minister of Municipal Affairs). Our
Liberal government is going to ram
county reform down our throats. I
am totally opposed to the province
forcing this regional type govern
ment on municipalities where it is
unwanted, unneeded and unneces
sary.
Having moved from the Water
loo region one year ago, I know that
county reform will only result in
increased government intervention
in our lives as well as soaring taxes.
I find life in Huron County to be
superior to the one I left behind.
The people of Huron should have
the absolute right to determine
their own future and if I am
elected, I am determined to see
that the province does not meddle
in Huron County affairs.
FITZGERALD - In order to streng
then and enhance the county
system of government, the county
has received assistance to do their
own study into ways they can
improve the efficiency of county
government, If they so wish. With
full public consultation from all
groups, it will be up to the county
to decide on improvements. If they
feel none are needed, then their
wishes will be fully supported.
KLOPP - I don’t agree with
amalgamation of municipalities. It
would be more expensive, more
top-heavy, less personal municipal
government. Things can be done to
cut costs without making munici
palities larger. For example - the
county could handle waste manage
ment and townships could share
large equipment.
Huron County farmers are caught
in the increasing pressure of inter
national market forces, high inter
est rates and low prices. What do
you feel you could do to help their
situation?
CAMPBELL -1 would work towards
a long-term, fixed-rate financing
program for farmers and provide
easier access to young farmers just
starting out. I would also push to
have the Farm Property Tax Rebate
Program Review Committee re
commendations implemented im
mediately. 1 would also call for the
creation of a long term agricultural
policy.
CLARK - As a farmer, myself,
caught in the high interest rates of
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PAUL KLOPP [NDP] - The most
important issue in Huron County is
the Economy - both at the work
place, small business and on the
farm. Job security and a fair return
for people’s labour. There should
be an environment where compan
ies don’t get up and leave and
where a farmer can get a price
which reflects the cost of produc
tion in Ontario.
The provincial government is now
promoting the restructuring of
county governments which may
lead to the amalgamation of muni
cipalities. Do you agree with this
move? If so what are the advant
ages? If not what would you do to
try to change the situation?
CAMPBELL - As I understand the
current situation the provincial
government is promoting the re
view of the restructuring of county
government. In Huron County the
review is being undertaken by the
county with consultation with the
local municipalities and residents.
During the course of this study the
county and local governments are
going to examine the various
services being supplied by the two
tiers of government. I am not in
favour of any amalgamation being
forced upon local municipalities bv
Queen’s Park! I do, however, agree
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