Close to 200 people (or even more, I lost count) filed in around 730 this evening into the banquet hall of the Milton Sports Centre tonight to hear information about the potential power plants in our area. Candidates and incumbents were circulating through the room, talking to people from Milton and some from Halton Hills as well.
The room was very close to capacity with a lot of people lining the walls to hear what Rick Day and other town councillors had to say about the proposed power plants in and around Milton. Rick talked a bit about some crisitism *:-)* he has recieved about his antics at the last town meeting. He said he did what he did to get noticed. Well he succeeded in that aspect.
He also talked about what has taken place since the October 23rd town council meeting. What we DO know is Bill 51 has passed and has received royal assent..so who knows NOW what the OPA will do.
We all wait with baited breath to hear of the decision from the OPA on the 15th to decide the next course of action.
Each of the incumbent councillors were given an opportunity to speak. Some did, and some declined. Then the floor was passed on to the council candidates for ward one (including yours truly) to speak. I chose to speak mostly on the fact that it was good that we were having a town hall meeting in the ward and I expressed my willingness to work with whomever else is elected on November 13th and pledged that these will continue. Since the beginning of my campaign I have talked about the need for communication. We need to have more meetings with residents to discuss issues like neighbourhood safety, green growth and taxation. These meetings dont happen enough and I want to make sure they continue.
Other candidates were given an opportunity to speak and again some chose to speak and others didnt. There was a petition circulated by Tony Lambert, one of the regional councillor candidates for Wards 1 & 3, to send to the provincial government to let them know we are not interested in having a power plant THIS close to the residential area. Its not what the residents want and its not what the town wants. If you want to find out how to get your name on this petition send him an email at lambert2006@canada.com .
Needless to say I hope that there doesnt have to be a divisive issue like this power plant to bring people out to town hall meetings in the future. This is something that Ive committed to as your town councillor.
Tomorrow night is halloween so the campaign and door knocking goes on hold for 24 hrs. Wednesday night is the all candidates meeting at the Milton Sports Centre starting at 7pm. Email me for details if you have any questions. I hope to see you there.
Tomorrow is Halloween Night. Please make sure everyone drives especially careful tomorrow night … lets make sure all of our ghosts and goblins make it home safe.
Happy Halloween everyone! Keep a look out for Ui-Gi-OH (ie. Anthony) Hes very proud of his costume and I’ll make sure I get some pictures.
I remember being there that night. There were many people spouting off about if elected they will do this and they will do that.
You came across as very knowledgeable and believeable as well. Rick on the other hand disappointed me big time. He promised lots of jobs coming to Milton and he used the words, “not McJobs” too. The problem with Milton right now is there are too many McJobs and not enough of other kinds.
Ever since he was elected, along with the other guy (cant remember his name because hes been equally invisible) Rick has disappeared. In fact many of council members have failed to do what they said they would do. Colin Best is the only other one who has backed up his words with actions and kept people informed on places like the Hawthorne Villager website.
Im glad this post popped up as one of the top posts read to remind me and hopefully others to rethink who we voted for last time and look at whos going to be running in the next election. Three years in a row of tax increases and wasted money by these people on council.
As others have said on your blog, Mike I REALLY hope you run again. Count me in for support!!!
That night seemed so long ago. I really do appreciate your comments and encouragement!! – Mike