WARD 1 (Continued from page 3) bents, is a health and safety trainer for the CAW's transportation division at Daimler Chrysler in Windsor. He says the next council will have to recognize the town's growth and enhancement. "We've had significant growth with decreased debt," he said. "Keeping taxes down is a priority." Voakes would like to see residential and industrial growth in the municipality to relieve tax strains and create job opportunities. "There are a lot of empty store fronts," he said of downtown Essex. He is also looking for each municipality to help stabilize local economies as a result of a struggling automotive industry. "The municipality should have auto strategies to increase the economy," he said. Regarding an arena, Voakes said the presence of Tecumseh's Ice Track can't be ignored. But, carrying out the plan for a twin-pad arena will help build the community, he said. He also supports quarterly town hall meetings for residents to bring their issues forward. RANDY VOAKES Voakes, one of two incum- Accountability Dedication Fresh Ideas Experience ROBBIE SHEPLEY Robbie Shepley's name appears on the ballot but he is not campaigning for the Nov. 13 election. WARD 2 (One to be elected) of services. In Ward 2, he'd also like to see more parks and recreation programs. "There's a lack of programs for kids and seniors in Gesto and McGregor," he said. If elected, McCloskey said he would encourage community involvement to make sure these types of programs are utilized. He is also an advocate for the paving of rural roads and the growth of rural businesses, of which there has been a steady decline, he said. As a newcomer, McCloskey says he is a proponent for an open, accessikeeping property taxes low. He is also against any expansion to the ward's major landfill operation. "We definitely don't want Toronto garbage," he said. As a member of the current council, Meloche was instrumental in securing a 10-year plan to improve local roads. He considers his experience in municipal affairs to be his strongest asset. "Once you're the incumbent, you can solve problems," he said. "People know when they ask me for something, I'm in it until the end." Meloche said as early as age 12, he was socially active. ble and accountable municipal government. "It's not a bad thing to have a fresh eye," he said. "When I look in Ward 2 and what's happened in the past three years, there's not a whole lot going on. That's the message I'm getting from constituents who want a change." With the Ice Track going up and talk about there possibly being additional ice pads for Essex and Lakeshore, McCloskey is not in favour of building a new arena. "We should look at maintaining Memorial Arena," he said. "Whatever we can do "I helped start the McGregor Youth Association," he said. "And I've always been that way." He is most proud of the current council for helping to iron out the rift between the municipality's urban and rural areas. He considers there to be a few options when it comes to the arena issue. He says council has met with those working for the Ice Track project, but said their conditions "are not favorable." "You're not going to have Essex kids here going to Windsor either," he said. "Their ice time is already filled." SEE WARD 2, PAGE 8 to keep our taxes down." If a new arena is built, McCloskey hopes there will be creative ways to fund it so tax payers aren't burdened. · · · · 32 Years Business Man in Essex 5 Years Town Council 9 Years Essex P.U.C. 17 Years Essex Kinsmen Club (Past President) 19 Years Essex 73's Hockey Club Executive (Past President & Lifetime Honorary Member Executive) Legion Branch 201 Member ON NOVEMBER 13 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 · Page 7 Nick SPIDALIERI WARD 1 COUNCILLOR ELECT TH VOTE FOR A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO RESOLVING PROMOTE NEW BUSINESS PROMOTE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH REVIEW ALL SURCHARGES THE ISSUE RANDY MCCLOSKEY Randy McCloskey, 39, is a newcomer to municipal politics. 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