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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Bill Steinberg: Campaign Posters and Lawn Signs
Dear friends,
I have made a decision NOT to put any of my election signs on public property. I am limiting my signs only to the lawns of supporters who wish to show their backing. I have also reduced the size of the signs by one third compared to the ones I used four years ago.
In the last election, Hampstead was covered with a glut of signs and posters. It was so over the top that the media covered the story. Following the election, the Hampstead council passed a resolution asking the Quebec government to limit the number and the size of signs. I agreed with council then and I still agree that putting posters on every Hydro, pole, light post, Stop sign, etc. is visual pollution and shows nothing other than how much money a candidate wishes to spend.
Lawn signs are an expression of the wishes of residents and free expression is valuable in a democracy. They are like the blue ribbons that we tied to our trees in the demerger battle. The signs have started to go up and will continue for several weeks. If you think we missed your lawn, don’t worry we will be back to your area. Everyone who agreed to a sign will get one.
My decision has been announced to the media, my opponent, and my colleagues on council several weeks ago. I have urged them to follow suit in the spirit of the resolution that was unanimously passed in 2006.
Please help me spread my message by forwarding this e-mail to all your contacts in Hampstead.
Thank you very much for your support.
I wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous year.
Bill
Dr. William Steinberg
Mayor, Town of Hampstead
www.billsteinberg.ca
I have made a decision NOT to put any of my election signs on public property. I am limiting my signs only to the lawns of supporters who wish to show their backing. I have also reduced the size of the signs by one third compared to the ones I used four years ago.
WHY NOT PUT POSTERS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY?
In the last election, Hampstead was covered with a glut of signs and posters. It was so over the top that the media covered the story. Following the election, the Hampstead council passed a resolution asking the Quebec government to limit the number and the size of signs. I agreed with council then and I still agree that putting posters on every Hydro, pole, light post, Stop sign, etc. is visual pollution and shows nothing other than how much money a candidate wishes to spend.
WHAT MAKES LAWN SIGNS DIFFERENT?
Lawn signs are an expression of the wishes of residents and free expression is valuable in a democracy. They are like the blue ribbons that we tied to our trees in the demerger battle. The signs have started to go up and will continue for several weeks. If you think we missed your lawn, don’t worry we will be back to your area. Everyone who agreed to a sign will get one.
A CHALLENGE TO ALL CANDIDATES
My decision has been announced to the media, my opponent, and my colleagues on council several weeks ago. I have urged them to follow suit in the spirit of the resolution that was unanimously passed in 2006.
Please help me spread my message by forwarding this e-mail to all your contacts in Hampstead.
Thank you very much for your support.
I wish all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous year.
Bill
Dr. William Steinberg
Mayor, Town of Hampstead
www.billsteinberg.ca
Monday, September 7, 2009
Promises Made, Promises Kept
By Mayor William Steinberg
Special to The Suburban
In 2005, when I ran for Mayor, I promised that I would work with the same energy and determination to rebuild Hampstead as I did to get the town demerged.
During my campaign I made 12 major promises. Not only has every single promise been kept but I have gone well beyond those promises.
The first promise was to fix our infrastructure. Almost 40 percent of our roads have been repaved. Water main breaks have been cut in half and flooding caused by overflowing sewers has been cut by over 90 percent. Moreover, this year and next, about $2,000,000 in grants will be spent on water mains. In the next mandate, the priorities will be sidewalks, street lights and roads.
The second promise was to be fiscally responsible. Tax increases have dropped each year and in 2009, 96 percent of residents enjoyed an average tax DECREASE of one percent. At the same time, our surplus climbed five-fold from $300,000 to over $1,500,000.
What has been accomplished in a mere four years is truly exceptional. We have doubled the number of events for kids, doubled enrollment in our day camp and improved five of our nine parks. Our tennis and pool facilities have been improved. We built one of the finest dog runs on the island and it makes the town an annual profit.
Many areas have been beautified, including Fleet and the Finchley Circle. More traffic calming has been implemented than ever before and the result is a 25 percent decrease in accidents with injuries. Police are in town more and crime is down, while tickets for moving violations are up 35 percent. In the next mandate, there will be additional traffic calming, beautification of the town will continue and composting will be introduced.
To read more about what I have accomplished and what I plan to do in the next mandate please visit my web site, billsteinberg.ca.
It has been an honor to be your Mayor and I have been working at least 60 hours per week doing a job that I love. I respond to every e-mail, letter and phone call promptly. Every decision that I have made has been with the best interests of the town in mind. If you appreciate what I have accomplished over this past mandate and want me to continue in this direction, I need your help, your trust, your support, and your vote of confidence.
Special to The Suburban
In 2005, when I ran for Mayor, I promised that I would work with the same energy and determination to rebuild Hampstead as I did to get the town demerged.
During my campaign I made 12 major promises. Not only has every single promise been kept but I have gone well beyond those promises.
The first promise was to fix our infrastructure. Almost 40 percent of our roads have been repaved. Water main breaks have been cut in half and flooding caused by overflowing sewers has been cut by over 90 percent. Moreover, this year and next, about $2,000,000 in grants will be spent on water mains. In the next mandate, the priorities will be sidewalks, street lights and roads.
The second promise was to be fiscally responsible. Tax increases have dropped each year and in 2009, 96 percent of residents enjoyed an average tax DECREASE of one percent. At the same time, our surplus climbed five-fold from $300,000 to over $1,500,000.
What has been accomplished in a mere four years is truly exceptional. We have doubled the number of events for kids, doubled enrollment in our day camp and improved five of our nine parks. Our tennis and pool facilities have been improved. We built one of the finest dog runs on the island and it makes the town an annual profit.
Many areas have been beautified, including Fleet and the Finchley Circle. More traffic calming has been implemented than ever before and the result is a 25 percent decrease in accidents with injuries. Police are in town more and crime is down, while tickets for moving violations are up 35 percent. In the next mandate, there will be additional traffic calming, beautification of the town will continue and composting will be introduced.
To read more about what I have accomplished and what I plan to do in the next mandate please visit my web site, billsteinberg.ca.
It has been an honor to be your Mayor and I have been working at least 60 hours per week doing a job that I love. I respond to every e-mail, letter and phone call promptly. Every decision that I have made has been with the best interests of the town in mind. If you appreciate what I have accomplished over this past mandate and want me to continue in this direction, I need your help, your trust, your support, and your vote of confidence.
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