PND a ronlon pratrartnte) BLP etn Partner Bro (A Pere P NAO Ol, OOM, Poo FON I sation Waals RAM Rie Dares, 18h A iE cee Lead OO BE, © Th mn gee F ots mi tee bi eee LONE D atch mots A ni at etn nO ee Wet eed ined UD VOTE Pim Bren pal 9 On 1198 Reicha Vth wie es ts Pia Odi: hatin be gene a NR LGD hd Poees ie o's Ca ide a tin a ane aatntanite tBu Sree Bel hee $a Sb Rotem cate 1h dn sired iba TiN eameiron ts whee Lt Te Gm eit heme ih? o> hi aaDT he ii ote Teal Volume 76 Issue No.47 Municipal election: Wave of change is good and bad Voters on the Saanich Peninsula wielded a big broom Saturday, hustling several longtime council members out the back door. All three municipalities have new mayors following an election fought on issues, including use of agricultural land for golf courses, the size of highway improvements and continued pressure of development. The campaigns of those elected and the election results themselves give a clear message to all three councils. Oppose a golf course on North Saanich’s Aylard Farm, re-examine the Brentwood Lakes-Maber Flats golf course application with other golf course applications, try to down-size the proposed Beacon Avenue interchange, limit growth and operate a system of open goverment in all municipalities. Now, those elected have three years to keep their promises and work to achieve what was election-campaign rhetoric. Some new council members have to tread softly in this regard, recognizing the legal ramifications of changing a previous council’s decision. During the election campaign, opponents to Sidney mayor-elect Marie Rosko and Central Saanich mayor-elect Ted Jones pointed out the fact that neither have aldermanic experience. We consider that a mixed blessing, with the positive side having the advantage. Both new mayors have proven themselves to be successful administrators in the private Sector. But what is most impressive is a desire to be a team player. Technical and political resources on the Saanich Peninsula are bountiful. New aldermen on both councils can prove their professionalism and commitment by pro-actively using resources that, in the past, have only come to the forefront in Opposition. As well, past council members should not be ignored as valuable resource people. In past weeks, area councils have dealt with issues that boggle even experienced aldermen’s minds. The Vancouver Island Regional Library budget is just one example. We encourage new candidates to break away from the private sector as much as possible. Hit the books, become informed, and, for heaven’s sake, don’t hesitate to call for help in understanding a complicated issue. New members of council have new ideas, new energy and a new approach to problems. Because we assume new council members recognize their own lack of experience, we’re hoping they take the extra steps to learn the issues, consider other options and not be afraid to come up with enterprising solutions. There will be mistakes made during the next three years. But dedication, enthusiasm and diligence can outweigh inexperience. letters fo the editor musi be signed and contain the writer's address and telephone number. Letters should not exceed 500 words in lengih and may be edii- ed for clarity, legality or taste. TheReview Serving The Saanich Peninsula Since 1912 9781 2nd Street Sidney, B.C V8L 4P8 or PO. Box 2070 Sidney, B.C V8L 3S5 Second Class Mail Registration #0128 Published every Wednesday : 656-1151 Publisher: Vic Swan Editor: Glenn Werkman AN ISLAND PUBLISHERS NEWSPAPER : GCNA:4 << PRIZE WING OS wae COnm)