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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 4, 2015 | 4 Burton voices `trust issues' with neighbouring town positive, constructive, trusting relationship with all of my neighbours and my faith in Special to the Beaver the ability to do that with Milton has been Milton Town council's recommendation to shaken," said Burton. "I'm glad Milton counadd three representatives to Halton Regional cil changed their mind... and I hope in the Council -- two for Milton, one for Oakville future, they can be better partners." -- is sensible, but the way the decision came Burton said when the decision to review to be has led to some serious trust issues, ac- the structure of Regional council took place cording to Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. in the spring, all municipalities agreed to During Monday's seven hour council meet- adhere to the concept of "representation by ing, Milton Town council approved a recom- population." mendation to increase the number of ReThe Region projects Oakville and Milton gional councillors by three. Currently, there will have the highest growth of the four muare 20 representatives, seven for Oakville and nicipalities, with Oakville's population inBurlington, and three for Milton and Halton creasing by more than 23,000 by 2021 and Hills. The motion was approved unanimous- Milton's by more than 37,000 within the next ly, with Town councillors agreeing it was a six years. Comparatively, Burlington is looknecessary compromise to further the process. ing at an increase of just more than 3,000, However, in May, Milton council passed a with Halton Hills closer to 4,000 by 2021. Rob Burton Gary Carr Gord Krantz motion recommending the addition of only When Milton's May resolution was put Mayor of Oakville Halton Region Chair Mayor of Milton two -- both for Milton -- a move Burton forth recommending only two Milton counfinds disconcerting. cillors, Burton considered it to be a "renege" Recalling a June Regional council meeting, this issue," said Best. "My desire as a neighbour is to have a on the representation by population principle. Burton said, "Milton was shocked, shocked I Milton Local and Regional Councillor for tell you, to learn that anyone would see any- Wards 1, 6, 7 and 8 Mike Cluett, confirmed thing wrong with their peculiar idea that rep the report was a "first start," not a final recomby pop should only apply to them." mendation. Local and Regional Councillor for Wards "We are looking out for both Halton and 2, 3, 4 and 5 Colin Best said he was adamant Milton' s best interests when it comes to this OPEN HOUSE that the addition of two Milton councillors proposal," he said. Wednesdays 9am was the initial Town position and he would Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr claimed, work with Regional Chair Gary Carr and staff "They're just playing politics. The bottom Preschool - Grade 8 to help resolve any impasse. www.GlenburnieSchool.com line, for me, is that if anything is going to hap2035 Upper Middle Rd. East at Ford Drive,Oakville (905) 338-6236 "I do not recall any previous promise on see Changes on p.5 by Rachael Williams Today's School for Tomorrow's World Glenburnie School Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, Oakville, 1415 Third Line Friday, September 11 · 3pm - 8pm Saturday, September 12 · 11am - 5pm Sunday, September 13 · 11am - 5pm Come visit our booth and learn how Oakville Saves through our conservation initiatives that help reduce your electricity bill. Oakville Lifestyle FallHome Show Oakville Saves! Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Funded by the Independent Electricity System Operator and offered by Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. OM Official Mark adopted and used by the Independent Electricity System Operator. Used under licence.