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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-11-09, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1994. PAGE 9. Bly th must create own jobs, says candidate Continued from page 3 problems. I want to keep taxes down and I hope council will agree." "Our main objective should be to find some novel ways of cutting (the budget), getting the staff to think smarter and look at every­ thing they do," said Mr. Cobum. "We need to look for more eco­ nomical ways of doing things. Cut it until someone yells, if they don't, you have saved some money." RE-ELECT DAVID I see it this way PUC and reeve hopefuls answered question and concerns of more than 80 people at the all­ candidates meeting held at Blyth Memorial Hall on Nov. 1. From left, are: Tom Cronin, PUC candidate; Mason Bailey, reeve candidate; Dave Webster, PUC candidate; George Reinink, PUC candidate and Eugene Coburn, reeve candidate. years to a time when developing was a pleasure. There are too many obstructions and penalties for the developers." "The homeowner should pay for services installed," says Mr. Web­ ster. "There should be no cost to the village. The subdivider should pay the extra costs." Mr. Reinink said the subdivider should carry most of the costs, but the rules and regulations must be the same for everyone. "A develop­ er should not have to pay the cost of running a water main to the end of the street where his lot is while bypassing four other empty lots." Other methods of sharing costs were put forth by Mr. Cobum. "In other communities, a lot levy is applied to the developer. This money is then used towards other development. Blyth's first objective would be to see if we had the money to set up such a system." General development Blyth is not likely to see subdivi­ sions or production line plants, said Mr. Bailey. "This type of growth will not happen in Huron County or in Blyth. We have to rely on small business. The residents must take a gamble with their own money to start a small business and hire a few people. We must create our own jobs. We have to attract those retiring or looking for small town life. We must keep doing what we have been doing, only better." "The trend is definitely towards small business," said Mr. Cobum. "There is a large number of people in their 40's and 50's who have been laid-off and can use their tal­ ents to market new businesses." Union gas in Blyth Mr. Cobum said he is completely supportive of a natural gas line through Blyth if the cost is compet­ itive. "In the larger centres, gas is the most economical, but in Blyth will the customer be asked to pay Hullett man vies for reeve’s job Doug Hugill Though taking his first step into municipal politics in his bid for the post of Hullett councillor, Doug Hugill has been a member of the Seaforth and District Community Board for five years and a trustee on the Maitlandbank Cemetery Board for 10 years. Mr. Hugill says the most impor­ tant goal for him to achieve as a councillor is to hold the line on taxes and maintain sensible spend­ ing. He has been a resident of Hullett Twp. for 30 years, where he is a hog and cash crop farmer. extra to cover the cost of the pipeline? I have heard reports that there could be an additional cost of $400." "I support the arrival of natural gas in Blyth because it will enhance the property values and there is no cost comparison," said Mr. Bailey. Wrap up Resident Bill Manning gave the new council and the candidates several issues to consider includ­ ing: unnecessary and extravagant spending such as the renovation of the town office, the buying of the 4x4 tractor for the landfill, and erection of the village sign; over- design and construction of Morris Street; sidewalk construction not shared around the village and town office public relations. Susan Howson spoke out on behalf of the village saying, she is very proud of the community and their accomplishment. "We are thought of highly outside this area and we should be proud of who we are. We can accomplish even more if the lines of communication are kept open to the new council." In his closing remarks to the gathering, Mr Bailey said he would encourage the acclaimed council to give a lot of thought to everything council did. "We need a council which has your concerns at heart and one that won't throw money at WEBSTER to Blyth P.U.C. • Experienced • Dedicated NOTICE OF POLL Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP More candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices; REEVE one to be elected COUNCILLOR three to be elected ADVANCE POLLS: Advance polls will be held for the purpose of receiving votes of electors who expect to be unable to vote on polling day. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at McKlllop Township Garage, Winthrop. Poll to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. REGULAR POLLS: Monday, Nov. 14, 1994, at McKillop Township Garage, Winthrop. Poll to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PROXY VOTING: A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the clerk not later than 5 o’clock in the afternoon of November14, 1994, to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for the polling subdivision in which the person appointing the voting proxy is entitled to vote. The Clerk’s office will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 5, 1994 for the purpose of issuing certificates to vote by proxy. Marion McClure Returning Officer 519-527-1916 \B/ RUSSELS Variety Open 7 days a week for your convenience. 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