Floyd Pinto — Adjala-Tosorontio mayor
I have always been actively involved with my community since moving here with my family over 16 years ago. I have served two terms on council, work for CLASS and have been on various committees during my term which gave me an understanding of the operation of the township.
My education, experience and skills sets — B.A. in commerce specializing in business management, a diploma in computer programming and employed as a computer programmer, were crucial in uncovering the problems with the township accounts. My resolve for accountability and to act in the best interests of the community resulted in an OPP investigation which led to the reduction of post retirement benefits from 80 to 65 years of age, saving the tax payer $644,470 (audited statements) to date. I have also uncovered issues with mileage payments and the budget itself, and have brought these concerns to the public’s attention through my blog, newsletters and articles in the paper.
My campaign
Keep taxes affordable, address the current $3.5-million debt. Stop taking on more debt ($15.4 million) to benefit developers.
Immediately address residents’ concerns with development, gravel pit, unaffordable water and sewer rates, speeding complaints, high speed internet.
Cancel — OPA 15
Tax increase must be justified with better services to residents.
Stop wasting tax dollars — $260,000 spent on tenders for Everett sewer plant, then cancelled.
Salary raises should be based on productivity.
Pave roads, obtain infrastructure grants.
Development must follow Ontario Municipal Board/ Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approvals.
Will not force existing residents to hook up to the new sewer systems.
Promote businesses, including farmers market.
We are elected by residents and should work with the residents as your taxes pay our salaries. The OPP and integrity commissioner’s reports indicated policies, procedures and bylaws not being followed. This needs to stop. I have always stood by the residents and will continue to do so. I humbly ask residents to elect me as your mayor.
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