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Former city and regional councillor Mike Connolâ€" ly officially returned to poliâ€" tics Monday night, winning one of two available seats on Waterloo regional council. represent his ward in an open manner, hosting quarâ€" terly public meetings to give citizens a chance to air their concerns. Former councillor elected to region "I‘m really delighted that the people of Waterloo trust me enough to want me to New city councillors look forward Continued from page 3 "I also plan to help the city get a grip on its finances, and prioritizing what‘s most important." Kieswetter said that even "I think that struck a chord with people," he said. "I‘m going make sure everyâ€" body gets access to city hall. © ONLY $20 Annual Fee See our insert @ No per Minute charges bei deli d today! © No Switching or Hidden Fees eing delivered today! ®@ Easy to Use Onlinetel Corp. is a whollyâ€"owned subsidiary of Eiger Technology Inc.. a publicly traded company on the TSX. (AXA) By Anorea Baney _ Chronicle Staff C represent them," Connolly said. "I feel honoured, and I won‘t let them down." Connolly was thankful the RIM Park financing fiasâ€" co didn‘t haunt him in his bid for election. though most of the new council lacks political expeâ€" rience, he‘s confident they‘ll make up for it with business experience and enthusiasm. _"We have an extremely good makeâ€"up of fresh faces and ideas," he said. He was the only member of the council who approved the financing deal to be elected this year. Connolly has been out of Longtime volunteer Mark Whaley will join the new council in the Ward 4 seat, also known as the Central "This was a very tight race, and I think it‘s wonderâ€" ful so many people gave so 1.866.888.8222 politics since 2000 when he was defeated by Lynne Woolstencroft in the mayâ€" oral race. Looking back, Connolly said being away from poliâ€" tics for three years has given him time to refresh. "I think everyone should do two terms, and then stop to smell the roses," he said. "You come back refreshed much of a darn to run," he said. "I think 1 lucked out, but I‘m very happy." _ _ Whaley said he‘s looking forward to being part of the upcoming changes at city "We have so much leadâ€" ership from so many differâ€" ent areas," he said. "I‘m looking forward to moving forward with a clean slate and fresh new faces." Ian McLean rounds out the new council as the repâ€" resentative for Ward 5, also W W W and invigorated.f Connolly said his main areas of concern are for the environment, keeping taxes low, managing growth and development, and opposing the proposed Light Rail Transit system. McLean was not availâ€" able for comment before press time. iIncumbent Coun. Jane Mitchell and Waterloo Regional Chair Ken Seiling were reelected. known as the Uptown Ward. Tur TIMELESS MaTtERIAL Co. Extended Holidays Hours NEW ’ Mon.â€"Wed. Sam â€" 5pm * _ Thurs. & Fri. Yam â€" 9pm OKMGO)); UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE WOODWORKER AND ANTIQUE SHOPPER We have over 18,000 sq. ft. filled with 12 species of vintage flooring, heritage woods, architectural details, antiques and much more. You can‘t miss the barn with the new red . roof. Saturday Gamâ€"5pm ~. (¢) 305 Northfield Dr. k. S‘ at Snyder‘s Corner, ware Loo Waterloo whal gyou wanl, come to m/xmel/:epa/d&aaon/ "If a piece of the pasl i1