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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-02, Page 9THE CITIz N, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994. PAGE 9. Morris candidates share views Clem McLellan Clem McLellan is acclaimed as reeve of Morris township. He has been a councillor for six years and the deputy reeve for six years. He enjoys working with and for the people. Robert Elliot Kevin Pletch Melody White Melody White is seeking the position of Morris councillor. She says, "Council needs to rep­ resent the average working class people." To accommodate this need, it's time for council to have some fresh faces, with fresh ideas at the table. She adds that she is also running because more women are needed to represent the town­ ship. The most important issue to Mrs. White is financial restraint. 2 vie for reeve’s chair in West Wawanosh Twp, Bob Hallam Bob Hallam is hoping to retain his seat as reeve of West Wawanosh, which he has held for one term. He says he wants to be reeve so he can help the community and make the local government finan­ cially responsible. - The most important issues to him are legal matters, the Dungannon drain, and hiring a clerk. Walter Elliott Robert Elliot is seeking the posi­ tion of deputy reeve in Morris. He has previously served as a council­ lor. He has gained political experi­ ence by participating in the Morris County School Board, Huron County Cream Producers, Wing­ ham Fire Board, Blyth Fire Board, Blyth Community Centre, Bluevale Hall Board, and the Morris Federa­ tion of Agriculture. He is seeking the councillor posi­ tion because he enjoys working for the township and the people who live in it. Mr. Elliot cites all issues as being important. His personal goal is to be deputy reeve then move on to be reeve. Kevin Pletch is seeking a coun­ cillor position in Morris township. Although he has not served any terms previously he does have experience in politics. He is the Arena Board chairman, has held various positions with the Belgrave Kinsmen including president, and he was a member of the Economic Development Committee in Wing­ ham. He is seeking a councillor posi­ tion to help encourage the growth of the township, yet protect the nat­ ural resources in the area. He also would like to play a part in bring­ ing natural gas into Morris town­ ship. ‘ The most important issue to Mr. Pl etch is promoting growth in the township. He says that without growth there is no tax base, there­ fore, taxes will have to increase. Mr. Pletch's personal goal is to further his knowledge in the politi­ cal field and, as a taxpayer, to improve the township. He will listen and act on ratepay­ er's concerns, he said. Her personal goal is to represent the taxpayers to the best of her abil­ ity. John Duskocy Keith Johnston has already served 10 months in office. He says he is seeking a position because he has enjoyed working on the council and wishes to serve the electors of Morris for another term. The most important issue to Mr. Johnston is the future management of the landfill site. He says that council has to reach a decision on the landfill site that will most bene­ fit the township. His personal goal is to keep taxes down without jeopardizing the operations of the township. His personal goals are to keep taxes down and continue growth and development in the area. Doug Miller Doug Miller is running for West Wawanosh councillor. He is interested in the long term future of the township, he says, adding that he has practical busi­ ness and people skills for the posi­ tion. His most important issue is the potential for a county dump site in the township. His personal goal is to contribute to the growth and well-being of West Wawanosh. RUSSELS ARIETY After serving as councillor for three years, Walter Elliott is run­ ning for reeve of West Wawanosh Twp. Mr. Elliott's community involve­ ment includes 28 years as the clerk of session at Chalmers Presbyterian Church and he has served as the past chair of the Huron County Milk Committee, the East Wawa­ nosh Federation of Agriculture and the Huron County Dairy Herd Improvement Corporation. Mr. Elliott operates a farm in partnership with his son. William Dankwardt William Dankwardt, 45, is a can­ didate for West Wawanosh council. He is a business owner in the local community and a Liberal. He has participated in the Christ­ mas bike drive and charities for Continued on page 10 Open 7 days tor your convenience Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 887-6224 Karl MacNaughton Karl MacNaughton is running for the position of Morris's deputy reeve. He previously ran for coun­ cil in 1991. He has gained political experience as Chief Building Offi­ cial in Hullett township. He says there is-need for a com­ mon sense approach and new blood in office. The most important issue to him is the provincial government load­ ing municipalities with Acts that have little or no grants to fund them. He says that because of this lack of funding small villages and towns are being frozen together economically. Incumbent John Duskocy is once again seeking a spot on Morris council. He has served three years as councillor. He has gained political experi­ ence as a member of the Belgrave Arena Board for three years, a member of the Wingham Fire Board for three years, a member of the North Huron Development Committee, and through meetings with Murray Cardiff, Bob Rae, and Paul Klopp, as chairman of the Huron County Cream Board. He says, "I am seeking the posi­ tion because it is the level of gov­ ernment most accessible to the voter." The most important issue to him is gaining access to the benefits of the provincial and federal govern­ ment. He also wants to promote growth and represent the ratepayer to the best of his ability. The Paper Above the Rim Blue Chips No Escape Nut Cracker Jurassic Park Nightmare Before Christmas NEW VIDEOS Detonator 8 Seconds Cowboy Way Snow White Guarding Tess Bad Girls COTT POP Greeting R. C. Cola, Diet R.C. Cola, Gingerale, Lemon Lime, ^Orange, Cream Soda, Grape, Root Beer, Black Cherry.y