Here is a link to the Milton Canadian Champion story back in June after I announced my intentions to run for Town Council. This was before the other candidates had registered and are now running. One previous candidate had withdrawn from the race a few months back.
As an aside, there are some meetings being put together in the next weeks to have a Ward One All Candidates meeting. Stay tuned for more information. The more people we have come out to ask the questions, the more people can make an informed choice on November 13th. (Exactly one month away)
Heres the article by Melanie Hennessey, June 16, 2006
Second candidate throws hat into ring for Ward 1
More emphasis needed on family issues, says council hopeful Cluett
The race is on for the Ward 1 Milton councillor seat.
Yates Drive resident Mike Cluett has filed to run in this fall’s municipal election.
The father of one explained he decided to put his name forward because he feels council needs to pay more attention to family-based issues like neighbourhood safety, community parkland and value-based property taxes.
“We need to focus on those issues because the dynamic of the town is changing,” he said.
While the election is still many months away, Cluett already has what he’s calling the ‘campaign to secure Milton’s future’ laid out.
Topping his list of priorities is working with town officials, builders and Halton Regional Police to increase safety on Milton’s streets.
Cluett said he’d like to see speed limits reduced, streets widened and more sidewalks, lighting and stop signs put in around schools and parks to protect local children.
“We have to build our community as safely as possible for our children,” he remarked.
When it comes to growth, the local resident said control is key. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring each new subdivision includes parks and play areas and respects the Niagara Escarpment.
And on the tax front, Cluett said if elected he would vote to keep the tax increases at zero per cent over the next three years.
“With more and more taxpayers being added to the Town’s roll each year, there’s no reason why the Town can’t hold the line on the tax rate given the increase in the number of taxpaying households,” he said.
He pointed out that he’s already created a Web site about himself for residents to visit — a site he plans to maintain as a key source of information about council decisions if he’s elected.
“I’ll maintain a constant flow of communication,” he said. “It’s very important to keep in touch.”
Cluett is the married father of a five-year-old son. He’s currently a sales representative for an internationally-based office supplies company.
He also volunteers on his son’s soccer team and was recently appointed as the chairperson for Milton’s 150th anniversary committee.
For more information on Cluett and his campaign call (905) 878-1327 or (647) 883-9045 or visit www.mikecluett.ca.
The current Ward 1 councillors are Rick Day and Brian Penman, who’ve been on Milton council since 1974 and 1977 respectively.
Melanie Hennessey can be reached at mhennessey@miltoncanadianchampion.com.