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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-11-02, Page 12DAVID BLANEY Having served one term on Huron East, David Blaney is seeking re-election as a councillor for the Brussels ward. Blaney has been involved in the community through a number of organizations. He is currently president of the Brussels Agricultural Society. He is a member of the Huron County Historical Society and on the board of managers for Melville Presbyterian Church. Blaney has served on several committees and boards, including personnel, municipal heritage, the Brussels Medical Dental Building and Brussels Trust Fund. He is chair of the water and sewer committee. His priorities are fiscal responsibility, local economic development and downtown renewal and a fully-accessible library. Infrastructure renewal with the provincial government accepting a fair share of the costs for the programs it imposes is also of utmost importance to him. LOU MALONEY Councillor Lou Maloney is seeking election as mayor of Huron East. Maloney has been a councillor for the Seaforth ward for one term. He also has political experience as a trustee for the school board, on council for Hibbert Twp. and West Perth. Maloney said retirement gives him the opportunity to devote time to the role of mayor. He wants to promote a positive atmosphere. Helping the rural community, promoting industrial growth and bringing jobs to Huron East are priorities. Health care is a big focus. Maloney said when Seaforth's Family Health Team is up and running it will help with the physician problem. A clinic will be opened in Brussels. "I will be responsible and listen to all your concerns. I will work hard to see that every ward will be proud to be a part of Huron East. " JOE SEILI Incumbent mayor Joe Seili is seeking re-election in Huron East. Having served two terms as a councillor for Brussels, Seili then served a term on Huron East council before running for mayor. He has also been president of the Brussels Optimists. Seili decided to seek another term as he had unfinished goals concerning affordable residential developthent for families and seniors, the Brussels library and the beef packing plant. The most important issue is "to continue to make Huron East the best place to live, work and play by thinking outside the box." Seili's personal goal is a quote from the Optimist Creed. "To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future and greeting everyone you meet with a smile." ALVIN MCLELLAN Incumbent Grey ward councillor Huron East Alvin McLellan is seeking a third term. He previously sat on Grey Twp. council for nine years. He has been on the BMG rec board for 18 years, 12 as its chairperson, on the Walton landfill committee and the boards of the Moncrieff, Cranbrook and Ethel Halls. McLellan hopes for another term to see that the work continues on hard surfacing Grey roads, that support is maintained for the local halls. McLellan would like to see more business in downtown Brussels and hopes to maintain service levels within the municipality. The most important issue currently is how to support the agricultural sector. His personal goal is to see that the municipality continues to have the lowest tax rate in the county. FRANK STRETTON Frank Stretton is seeking re-election in the Brussels ward of Huron East. Stretton has been a councillor since 2004. He also served as counc.11or in the Village of Brussels from 1974-1977. An interest in serving his community is the reason for seeking the position of councillor. The most important issue is the challenge of maintaining services given the cutbacks in provincial funding without causing any significant increases in the tax rate. JOHN HARRISON Newcomer John Harrison is running for the position of Brussels ward councillor for Huron East. While Harrison has no previous experience, he has been involved in a number of community organizations and committees. His reason for running for council he said are simply that Brussels is "important to me as a community as a whole." The most important issue is maintaining the benefits the community already has, the services that residents don't want to lose. Harrison also wants to try to bring more business and industry to town. For committed representation in Wawanosh Ward ORVAL BAUER A candidate for councillor to represent the Grey ward of Huron East, Orval Bauer said he wants to see small issues taken care of before they become big problems. He has served six years on church council and five years on the Maitland Conservation Foundation. Bauer sees industry growth and employment as key issues, but also has 'nterest in agricultural concerns. "Roads need to be suitable for large farm machinery." Road shoulders and old trees need to be looked after, he said. His personal, goal is to take residents' concerns to council and be heard. DALE NEWMAN Dale Newman is seeking the position of councillor for the Grey ward of Huron East. He has previously served two terms on Grey Twp. council and is a past member and chair of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre board. He wants to return to local politics and will work to maintain and meet the needs and services of the municipality at an affordable cost. Newman promises to be a team player at council and ensure that Huron East remains a vibrant community where people want to work and live. • NOTICE OF VOTING FOR 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the Muni6pal Electors of the Municipality of Central Huron that since more candi- dates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices, therefore voting will take place at the time and place stated in this notice for the purpose of electing the hold- ers of such offices. o COUNCILLOR EAST WARD (Three (3) to be elected) o COUNCILLOR WEST WARD (Three (3) to be elected) o FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE (One (1) to be elected) o FRENCH LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL TRUSTEE (One (1) to be elected) REGULAR POLLING DAY Monday November 13, 2006 Voting will be held between the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: EAST WARD POLL #1 HULLETT Location: Londesboro Lions Community Hall, 282 King Street East, Londesboro EAST WARD POLL #2 CLINTON Location: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #140 95 Kirk Street, Clinton WEST WARD (Township of Goderich) Location: Holmesville Community Centre 180 Community Centre Line, HolmesvilJe ADVANCE POLLS SHALL BE HELD ON Saturday, November 4, 2006 Advance voting will be held between the hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations: EAST WARD POLL #1 HULLETT Location: Hullett Roads Department Shed, 40167 Londesboro Road, Londesboro, ON EAST WARD POLL # 2 CLINTON Location: Central Huron Municipal Office (Town Hall) 23 Albert Street, Clinton, ON WEST WARD POLL Location: Holmesville Community Centre,180. Community Centre Line, Holmesville, ON Please check the Voters' List at the Municipal Office to ensure your name is included. information re Qualification of Electors and Proxy Voting is available at the office of the Municipal Clerk, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario, (519) 482-3997, any normal working day between the hours of 8:30 am. - 4:30 p.m. Brenda MacIsaac, Deputy Clerk RETURNING OFFICER — 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Municipality of Central Huron PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2006. Huron East candidates list priorities Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan was acclaimed to the position for another term. Acclaimed in Seaforth are incumbent Joe Steffler and newcomer Bob Fisher, while Les Falconer and incumbent Larry McGrath will represent the Tuckersmith ratepayers. Avon Maitland School Board trustee is Shelley Kaastra. The trustee for the Huron Perth Catholic School Board is Vince McInnes.