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Newspaper
The Taber Times
Location
Taber, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 2007
Page
9
A pre election statement from a Taber candidate emphasizes listening, readiness to act if elected, and prioritizing town interests. He notes limited funds, warns against subdivision development, and calls for a strong, fiscally responsible government to meet future challenges.
The speaker cites listening to residents and four top priorities including Street 57 crossing Waste Water Treatment Facility employee retention and police service while noting affordable housing limits and past bylaw changes. Challenges include funding decaying infrastructure and avoiding excessive taxation with any increases kept reasonable.
Candidate outlines experience lobbying provincial leaders and listening to community concerns. Promises to hold taxes, fix infrastructure, improve streets and drainage, and work with developers to create affordable housing and attract businesses to reduce tax burden. Dave Duggan speaks on partnership with government to fund upgrades.
A town council candidate highlights six years of service, pro-business credentials, and a push to continue Alternative Service Delivery upgrades for Waste Water Treatment Plant and stormwater systems. Plans cover downtown access, industrial park growth, road funding, and affordable housing with municipal partnerships. Priority issues include policing, fire, ambulance, infrastructure, and recreation facilities amid tight funding.
A Taber official recounts tenure on council since 1979 with Green Power Ltd. and prior roles. They urge completing water system planning, building reserves, managing debt, and keeping tax and utility rates steady while updating recreation facilities and supporting Taber Hands Bus Service.
The Taber Times outlines election questions for the 2007 municipal race. Voters see candidate responses on personal skills priorities housing accessibility and growth challenges facing Taber.
In 1971 I started teaching at Tabor lasting 33 years, showing leadership and teamwork. I aim to serve as mayor with experience and community focus. I seek to finish Aquafun Centre upgrades Skateboard Park Highway 3 and 57th Street crossing and Wastewater Plant in three years while strengthening neighbor relations and encouraging locals to live in Taber. Affordable housing requires serviced lots and diverse housing options. Infrastructure and long range planning are priorities.
Bryan Harris outlines approachability and listening skills while detailing plans to ease 50th Street congestion with a third crossing. He stresses affordable housing, town infrastructure upgrades, and youth arts programs. He calls for transparent government and a balanced budget as top priorities.
A Taber candidate with thirty years in banking and two local businesses emphasizes community leadership and volunteer service. The plan covers maintaining infrastructure, fair taxes, Eureka industrial growth, and seniors tax deferral. Proposes subsidized housing, suites in homes, and housing availability alongside NexStep and Lethbridge College programs.
A 22 year Summit Motors veteran argues for affordable housing through cheaper residential lots in Taber and urges collaboration with developers and Taber Housing Authority. He presses for shared services with the M D of Taber to avoid duplication in water waste management and to expand emergency services and town facilities while practicing careful budgeting for today and tomorrow.
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