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is required at town hall. Initially my campaign was about change – because I wanted to change the leadership
we had. My campaign is still about change – because we need a change in leadership style, a change in the way
we approach problem solving, and a change in the way we consult with taxpayers and stakeholders in the
community. For me change is about making East Gwillimbury better. And best of all change doesn’t cost
anymore than it does now – in fact we can deliver the same government services at the same value – just more
cost effectively and efficiently.
For me the status quo is the old style of politics. In my opinion the status quo equals falling behind.
I will be voting “no” to the referendum question because I believe that one day we will have to change the way
we elect our council. As your Mayor I will ensure that we improve our electoral process and give all residents
of East Gwillimbury a reason to come out and vote! On October 25th I encourage you to cast your ballot for
Virginia Hackson.
Contact: 905-836-4817; Email: vhackson@aol.com; www.virginiahackson.com
JACK W. HAUSEMAN: seeking position of Mayor of East Gwillimbury
I will be voting YES to the question on the ballot – I believe the current method of
electing 4 Councillors at large is the best method at this time – once elected, residents
have 4 representatives they can contact about concerns in their area – candidates who
wish to get elected have to make an effort to get out and grow familiar with every
community in East Gwillimbury – by developing a knowledge of all of East
Gwillimbury, I believe an elected representative can better assess priorities on a town
wide basis, and make decisions more effectively – and ultimately, all are accountable to
the entire electorate – over the past 19 years, 16 of those years on Council, I’ve served
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