MAYOR SAYS GOODBYE TO CAIXEIRO Wednesday, November 1, 2006 · Page 6 McDermott, Snively square off CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 6. By the end of your fouryear term as mayor, what do you hope to be able to look back upon as your greatest accomplishments? McDermott: It would be nice if I could say I was part of a team that got some industrial businesses coming in to help us and our tax base. Another thing is, I was part of the wine industry blooming to take over what Niagara Falls used to be. Colchester harbour is a jewel in the rough also. If we could only get the government to put in a little bit of money and do the things that need to be done to upgrade, then we'll take it over for them. I heard, talking after county council last week, that (Colchester) could've been like a Kingsville of Lake Erie back a lot of years ago, if the people would've had the foresight to look ahead and ask, `Do we want it to stay the little teeny place it is, or do we want it to grow?' Snively: I'll look back at the accomplishments of drawing light industry into our area, residential growth, drawing our two distinct communities together and finally running under one municipality and calling ourselves the Town of Essex. I think what we have to do is finally take down this fence that divides us. When I was a mayor previously, I thought we were in the right direction. I thought that fence was down. But I have been told that the fence has gone up so high in the past three years that nobody will be able to take it down. That is a goal for me. I am going to take that fence down and finally we are going to run as one municipality. We have to. 7. How would you convince the public that Essex is "the best" place to live in Essex County? McDermott: Just take them around. Come with me. Go to the Legion, see how the people are. Go to the post office and see how people react when they come in. Go to any of the restaurants and see the people that come from out of town and eat in our restaurants. Why are they coming here? Because of the people we have here in business, living in the town, the people you meet on the street. It's the hub of the county. t that of uncillor Bill Caixeiro fel rmott and outgoing co rtant were: Mayor Ron McDe in, the two most impo projects they brought all the successful s reduced by almost ax Supported Debt wa NCES: The Property-T the same time this · FINA t over $ 3,000,000. At from $ 5,000,000 to jus 40%, no new debt. administration incurred all gravel s Plan to tar and chip a careful study, a Road · ROADS: After d. This was done at NO years was implemente roads over the next 10 payer. increased cost to the tax the Holy Name fairer tax system and also proud of the new extra cost to · Caixeiro is s achieved again at no d renovations which wa purchase an the taxpayer. ermott looks forward ON: Mayor Ron McD e. · CONCLUSI dation already in plac ing on the strong foun to build RE-ELECT Ron "Tout" McDERMOTT Mayor of Essex If you live in Essex, how long does it take you to get to any place? Half an hour, twenty minutes? It's perfect. We've got the rural area and we've got the small town atmosphere and there's nothing like living in a small town. We have just about everything in Essex. When you have a young family and look at a town, you say, what do they have to offer? First of all, what schools do they have to offer? We go right up to high school and there's St. Clair College (nearby). Also what kind of recreation facilities do they have? Do they have everything that my kids are going to want? In Essex, we're pretty close to having all these things. Snively: We have a lot to offer. If you take a look at the south end, we have the most beautiful area. Hopefully it's going to be developed. In Colchester we have the marina, the wine industry that is rapidly developing. In the former town of Essex we have the Highway 3 by-pass. We can attract light industry and a lot of residential growth in the Town of Essex. REMINDER TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006 IS ELECTION DAY Polls are opened from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM as follows; Ward 1 Polls 1, 2 & 13 Poll 3 Polls 5 & 6 Poll 7 Polls 8, 9, 10, & 12 Poll 11 Ward 2 Polls 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 Polls 3, 7 & 8 Poll 9 Ward 3 Polls 1, 2, 3 & 4 Polls 5 & 6 Polls 7, 8 & 9 Ward 4 Polls 1, 2, 3 & 4 Poll 5 Essex Community Centre (Former Holy Name School Gym) Maplewood Apartments Essex Railway Station Viscount Estates Masonic Hall Iler Lodge (residents only, open to 5:00 PM) Gesto Fire Hall Essex County Steam & Gas Museum Lucier Estates Christ Church John R. Park Homestead Agricultural Hall Knights of Columbus Hall Harrowood (residents only, open to 5:00 PM) MORLEY BOWMAN KEEP ESSEX MOVING FORWARD! SUPPORT "A PROVEN WORKER" Married to wife Bev. Two children Marnie and Martie. One grandson Austin. Retired from Pitney Bowes after 33 years. Essex Councillor for 19 years. Presently Serving On: · Chair Essex Fun Fest · Chair Canada South Festival Network · Chair ELK Solutions Board · Heritage Essex · Essex Mural Committee · Essex Region Conservation Authority · Windsor Essex County Housing Authority Previously Served On: · Essex County Library Board · Essex BIA · Windsor Essex County Health Unit · Personnel Committee · Finance Committee · Essex Parks & Recreation ADVANCED POLLS: Arrangements for Advanced Polls have been made for those persons who may not be able to vote on the regular Election Day. The Advanced Polls will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Locations are as follows: Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Ward 1 Ward 2 Gesto Fire Station, 2612 County Road 12, Gesto Ward 3 Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow Ward 4 Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS were sent by mail approximately 2 weeks ago. We would ask that you take your card with you to vote. This will expedite the voting process. If you did not receive a card, it is likely that you are not currently on the voters list. You can still vote by attending the poll in your area and completing a form to enter your name on the voters list. You will require identification to show your qualifying address. Your driver's license will suffice. Should you have any questions regarding where you vote, please contact the Town Hall at 7767336 (ext. 11 or 12). SUPPORTS: A fiscally responsible approach to improving our infrastructure, making use of Provincial and Federal Funding Programs. Jerry Marion Clerk & Returning Officer Cheryl Bondy Deputy-Clerk & Assistant Returning Officer