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continued from p.3 Land Transfer Tax issues raised during mayoral debate to the general public in the future," she said. Burton said the harbours are a "jewel of Oakville" and council is spending $5 million beautifying the area on the west bank. "We're developing in close consultation with the users, a business master plan for the harbours so that we can continue to keep them functional, vital and relevant," he said. The conversation then turned to job creation with a question from a member of the public about how candidates would keep jobs in Oakville. "Council and I have an award-winning economic development strategy that is working to produce a thousand a year for our Town," Burton said. "We're on track, in fact, we're ahead... maybe you heard the news today about Ford." Ford of Canada had announced earlier Wednesday it would hire for 1,000 new jobs at the Oakville Assembly Complex as part of a $700-million dollar investment, including contributions by the provincial and federal government. McLaughlin said lowering the tax rate for businesses and easing traffic congestion would attract people to Oakville and spark job creation. "It's not that complicated, it's just that Town council and the mayor haven't been able to do it," he said. Warchol said the area near Hwy. 407 was a possible area for a business park. In closing, Burton mentioned his sweeping endorsements for council, which he said is key to carrying out the vision for the Town. "In our system of government, the mayor has only one vote. You need a council who supports the Livable Oakville vision if you're expecting me to deliver what you're voting for," Burton said. Meanwhile, McLaughlin said he supported businesses and the environment, accusing Burton of not supporting his own vision. "I say cut Mr. Burton, and cut spending and taxes," McLaughlin said, referring to the mayor as the "Wizard of Oz" pulling the strings behind the scenes. Brennan, said he was non-partisan, despite supposed claims from another campaign that he is the Conservative in the mayor's race. "My party is Oakville Inc., not Liberal, or Conservative or NDP ," Brennan said to a rousing applause from the crowd. "I don't want the status quo. If you want the status quo, don't vote for me; if you want change, definitively vote for me. I will get it done." Follow the Beaver's municipal election coverage, including candidate surveys, by visiting www.insidehalton.com/haltonnews/municipal-election. 13 | Friday, October 3, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com McLaughlin later said he could find 10 per cent in efficiencies in the current budget to save taxpayers $30 million. He particularly mentioned savings to be had through the elimination of the mayor's chief of staff position. Brennan said the MLTT hasn't worked in Toronto, and wasn't right for Oakville. "We love our homes, we love our values... we don't need to tax it, there are other ways to do it," he said. Candidates were then asked about their plans to revitalize the downtown and harbourfront. In early July, Town staff presented the Planning and Development Council with three related reports outlining the next steps on how Oakville can enhance the downtown core culturally, socially and economically. "I've lived here for 20 years, I've never seen so many store closings," Brennan said, adding that no more studies need to be done. "I want to sit down with all stakeholders, and come up with ideas and get it done." Kennedy said she "loves" Bronte and the downtown, but was concerned with the development and pollution near the lake. "I'm also concerned that as we develop some of these areas more, and of course houses are being torn down all the time and when we do we put condos in, or high rises, basically some of these areas may not be accessible European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" 905.849.0266 Create your dream Crea h t a B r o n e h Kitc F n o I t a l l a t s n I e e r expIres nov. 30/2014 expIres oFFer 0 2014 nov. 3 / Free InstallatIon oFFer 20 years experIenCe | QualIty CraFtsmanshIp | Custom desIgns Call for a Free Estimate 905-844-3332 Visit our showroom: 333 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3, Oakville www.aromakitchens.ca