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4- The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 21, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Region to examine number of councillors By Melanie Cummings SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Halton Region councillors may have to make room for more politicians around the council table, depending on the outcome of a newly-created committee. Regional council gave the go ahead Wednesday to establish the Regional Representation Review SubCommittee to examine the appropriateness of the current number of council members. The four mayors from Oakville, Burlington, Halton Hills and Milton, plus Regional Chair Gary Carr will examine whether more councillors are needed and report back to administration and finance committee by March 2008. Oakville Councillor Keith Bird said that mayors and the regional chair were cho- sen to study the issue so as to eliminate any self-interest affecting the recommendations. The suggestion to set up a sub-committee on the topic barely made its way to council Wednesday as it was narrowly approved at last week's administration and finance committee meeting. Halton Hills Councillor Clark Somerville said at the committee meeting that he was opposed to the concept. "I don't think there are people out there saying, `We need more politicians,'" he said. "I think we have a Any decision to increase representation would have to get approval from the provincial government. Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair model that's working right now." But Burlington Councillor Rick Craven disagreed. "From my point of view in the City of Burlington, members of council are generally feeling overwhelmed. The paper work alone is truly amazing," he said. "It's time to study this question and we have the time to do it right. Let's get on with it." Oakville Mayor Rob Burton voiced his support for the examination. Burlington Mayor Cam Jackson said he knows "there is a clear appetite to look at this question." But Halton Hills Councillor Jane Fogal said if this is just a Burlington workload problem, she's not sure that's the Region's problem to fix. "If you're going to create more councillors, we want to get another one as well," she said. While Milton Mayor Gord Krantz said he has no problem taking a look at the current representation, he concurred with Somerville that there's not a big demand in the community for more politicians. Carr said there are more fundamental issues council needs to deal with and said any decision to increase representation would have to get approval from the provincial government. European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" The forecast calls for comfort. 905.849.0266 FALL SESSION OCTOBER TO DECEMBER WINTER SESSION JANUARY TO MARCH SPRING SESSION APRIL TO MAY Many days and times offered for all programs. Classes at River Oaks Rec Ctr., Glen Abbey Rec Ctr., Oakville Arena, Kinoak Arena and Joshua Creek Arenas. ADULTS! LEARN TO SKATE WITH US. REGISTER NOW! 910 Men's Casual Shoe · Dryworks® Moisture Management Membrane System for waterproof protection and breathable comfort. · Waterproof Seam Sealed Leather keeps feet dry with exceptional breathability. · Full-length removable ABZORB® Insert coupled with Stationary ABZORB® Insole for cushioning and comfort. 5 Oakville . W E. Q. 9 LE IDD ER M AST UPPROAD E The largest selection of New Balance apparel, accessories and footwear in multiple widths. 8 403 TH TH E LIN E LIN Upper Middle Rd E & 8th Line 905.337.9393 www.newbalanceoakville.ca