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"I think the issue of taxes, at both levels of government, is of supreme importance to everyone. We are facing some important issues relating to growth and Forwell, who is also completing her rirst term as councillor and a regional representative, says she agrees with Butler's stand on taxes. "I know what this council went through when we started because of the lack of experience. I think it's important to have some exper- ience on council and, as it stands now, there could be at least four new councillors already," Another motivating factor, says Butler, was the recent announce. went: by two veteran councillors who have decided not to run agajn. Two Waterloo councillors have announced their intentions to run for reelection in November', mu- nicipal election and two newcom- ers have also thrown their hats into the ring. Councillors Bill Butler and thr san Forwell have both declared their intention to run in the election, Butler " a candidate in Ward 7 (Glenridge) and Powell as‘s representative on regional council as an 'blarge candidate. Butler, in former mayor and councillor in Kitchener who is completing his first term on Wa. terloo Council, says he was moti- .vttudtorupaotiribrhudesireto keep tax increases low through rmeil responsibility. "I will continue to run on a finaneial platform because that is my background, that is where my experience is and I think the issue of tax increases and spend. ing will continue to be very important to Waterloo residents." Butler says the city must keep taxes low in order to attract business to the area, especially as the economy begins to improve after the recemion. Butler, FonNell seek second term' Pity tymill race heats up It’s new subdivisions and conti- nuing growth that helped draw Craig Hoddle into the political ring. Hoddle, a candidate in Ward 1 (West), admits he has no politi. cal experience but, because of a strong belief in the ward system and a longtime political back. ground, he feels he's ready to take on the challenges of the political arena. ___- -_-_ -. mm“..- w you, "I want the city to continue its environmental thrust. We've made great strides but there is still more we can do. I think one challenge will be how we plan our subdivisions and that's tied into the region and the review of the regional official plan," says For. well. "The water issue is something I've been very involved with over the last three years and I've accumulated a lot of knowledge so I will be capable of making informed decisions when it comes to finding the most cost eireetive, environmentally sound alterna. tive." Environmentalism, she says, is another issue that is important for both levels, of government and will continue to be as the region ancl the city continue to grow, One example, says Forwell, is the region's water woes because all municipalities are affected and all, therefore, must do what they can to work towards a solution. that works constructively be. tween the two levels of govern- ment," because many of the ileuee cannot be divided cleanly between either level of govern- ment. providing the services that are needed. Butlthinkweneedtobe trap-red to cut services " well to eep taxes from increasing.” Aphotharxigionalandamunie. ipal councillor, Forwell says it is mfo be a "strong voice "We need to bring in more business, which means more jobs in the long run, more growth for our city." Another concern, says Mandy, is the loss of tax revenue from businesses that have closed or moved from Uptown. But, instead of increasing taxes, Mundy says the city needs to work at attract. ing new business, "Whether it’s to the malls, other cities or the States, we as residents and business owners have to come up with a way to keep people shopping in the uye town cafe, thathi soumethng yi, like to work towards" Heers Decorating. is married with three children. His father Frank was a school board trustee and s councillor in Kitchener and passed on his committment to his community to his son. 'mo is a new area in the city, an Area that is continuing to grow and, as residents, we have to find ttwitrtobahutastheruseaotboth residents and developers. That's one ofthe "tttBottle- mydesire to do something in my community - I decided to run. My father sl- wsys believed in giving back to the community and this is also my way to do that." The other newcomer to Water. loo’s political scene is Stuart Mundy, a candidate in Ward 6 (Uptown). 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