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* [ o adrmsngnaterpentse wil you | _ What 6070000000 te ts raw | cuny mung camon‘ * ""~~ " [ mublepilierlookingchorien ta ‘provide city/regional council? ”lmmb-.lhrmmld-vfl""“’ ie i O Okeinerhere for former large business manager. | qfiâ€"*“hl: learned formaily and informaily, during three years of managerial traming and cight years of college and university Stuils that 1 use both in making bus+ ness decisions and with my patients, in health stuations. Addimonally 1 bing aay to prionitize =_ competing interesis and weated with dignity and respect. My experience ensures 1 will care about and serve all constituents. taught me that people regardless of race, colour, religion and sex have the seme dreams, hopes and problems, and each citizen is an individual to be share the same problems we all face 1oday. Thirtyâ€"seven years of British After lour years as a city and câ€"*hu¢£ than on day one. You never stop leamâ€" ing. As a family and businessman 1 _ Maving no previous government experience, 1 feel that 1 will bring a fresh point of view to the office of mayor. Being an average citizen has the advantage of not being caught up in the polinical quagnure that often surrounds wday‘s polincians. Also having no furâ€" ther poltical ambstions, 1 would be able to concentrate solely on municipal 1 bring nine years of solid, accountâ€" able public decision making at both City and Region, and 30 years active community involvement in Waterloo as citizen and volunteer; 24 years, Garl Guides, 11 summers, disabled chilâ€" dren‘s camp; 28 years, the arts commuâ€" nity. My strong vision for Waterloo includes a fiscally responsible city, a growing stable cconomy, safe streets and a clean environment. 1 have the energy, experience, commitment and proven ability to get the job done. As 2 Reg. Nurse, business owner and 1 have a vision for the future, for without direction, "the road can lead to anywhere." through holding senior administrative positions and chairing many commitâ€" 1 have proven management skills developed through over 30 years of experience in government adminisiraâ€" 1 have strong leadership skills a) We must keep up the pressure to ensure we have the hospitals and health care that are needed. b) Downloading by the province and the effects it may have on those services being transferred and our taxes. c) Keeping our city safe and the environment protected, this covers continuing sound planning for *Uptown", new subdivisions, green aseas for families, economic job stabilâ€" ity and mixed zoming for our city‘s livâ€" able core such things as the Clay and Glass museum, and by selling unused properâ€" nes and removing Waterioo from the land development business. 2) Provide an open door council to allow everyone to voice their opinions on all council decisions. No more back room deals. 3) Provide more recreational facilities for families and youth. These would include additional skating areas and 2 management, common sense, creative problem solving. and adaptability will be essential to deal effectively with this issue. 2) Economic development (job creation and retention): government must facilitate the sale of industrial lands (i.¢. Seagrams) and encourage the development of entreprencurial venâ€" tures. Government must continue to be responsive to the needs of the business sector. 3) A safe, healthy and environâ€" mentally sensiuve community 1) Ensure there are no tax increases for homeowners and businesses. This would be done by removing funding for The most important issue within the should be looked at. 1) Provincial downâ€"loading will heavâ€" ily impact government. Sound fiscal government cannot be competitive, then that element of service delivery service and if it is determined that local (c) Determine the best means of serâ€" vice delivery To work at achieving effiâ€" ciencies and effectiveness in public (a) The redefinition of the public secâ€" | 1 am opposed to charity gaming casiâ€" | The transfer of responsibilig tor and how that will affect the quality | nos because a casino would detract hmr::u" ol life for the citizens of Waterloo. from the quality of life in Waterloo and | both a and an opportunity (b) The need for a threeâ€"year tax | would take away the volunteer contriâ€" | wrong to assume additional cous plan, so that residents and businesses | bution to community organizations _ | out assuming additional can operate in a stable fiscal environ ; m‘rh& i ward or the region? esd ~ Sogn ie m n rogeridAnicg, Sn r7 00| . indicator for the community‘s m the provincial government and the business that runs them would be a better description. In addition, the tourist algraction value is limited, as several communities are slated for them and we do not border with the U.S. Morally, they create an aura of lu:lâ€"-lhmn_yufid against casinos. Perhaps it is betier to control a casino within city limits rather than have one on our doorstep over which we have no control. 1 proposed the issue be placed on the (cltctwn)_ ballot. 1 will abide by the I feel that the issue of casinos should | . A general review of the budget be left up to the residents of the city. | be required to see where cuts in Personally, 1 believe that casinos would | ing could be made. As ! p generate income for the City and for | stared, some funding would be many charitable organizations and as ared by cutring in areas that are such would like to see at least one | a financial burden to this city located in Waterloo. If, however, the citâ€" x it, 1 will abide by their decision. 1 called charity gamâ€" ing coatics. A quick morey qi 1 will vote NO to gaming casinos. | . Due to a financially focused straeg Ho:m.::m‘?indoduvmu g.‘dlz;m:? . + a Watetlod: ::‘n:?;xlzo‘t:m-ncbw ufl“fi*d 7 charitable activities. ~m v ' M meren e ips, concentrating on Eoo nomic Development to increase tax reyâ€" enues. Thus some of the costs of Unus xÂ¥ ing our cost/benefit in services The councillors must now decide on the merits of each report regarding realignment of services and then imple ment the best scenario for our region, it wummmg DOLLARS. The results will be i By the end of ‘98, the City will have absorbed $2.1 million without cutting mwumhi is 0.4 per cent. It can be done. Regional government has not been so active. it is essential we take the same line within Region â€" cut duplication, greater d ciencies. Don‘t forget our tax base grows: each year â€"â€" this gives us more money to put into services. ‘ Due to good staff planning, Waterloo no longer counts on provincial transfers. skills and a tough negotiator, Thee w he sb I voul repudy enue.. what actions should city/region take to make up the sho Sicmbd o idb y Bopaimctay‘s 6t