Veteran Councillor John Challinor is seeking reelection to the Milton Municipal Council from Ward 2. Challinor, who was on the council between 1991 and 2006 said In a statement: “I am concerned that the community is becoming unaffordable for young families with mortgages and seniors on fixed incomes because of recent and very large property tax increases. I am concerned that we are not adequately prepared for the future in terms of the next stage of long-term planning.
“And, I am concerned that we are under-represented around the Council table when it comes to effectively serving the public good because of a lack of local knowledge, municipal experience and ethical standards.”
Parm Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament, Milton, Government of Ontario, has supported his candidature: “It has been a pleasure working with John over the past few years. John is a strong advocate for the residents of Milton and really understands the issues faced by residents and local businesses.”
Tiger Jeet Singh, Jr., one of the most prominent Indo-Canadians in Milton said: “John Challinor has been an advisor, friend and mentor to our family for almost 25 years. In recognition of my father’s athletic leadership and philanthropy, John recommended to Halton Board of Education that one of its Milton schools be named for him. That has created the opportunity for our family to mentor many young Miltonians, which is helping to create a more inclusive environment across our growing community. John also assisted in the development of the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation, our family foundation, which is helping children in a number of Ontario hospitals have a better Christmas. John has a long history of getting things done in our community for all the right reasons. Milton needs John back on Milton Council.”
Challinor Supported by Milton Council, led the creation of all-encompassing Destiny Milton best-practices planning exercise, which included development of new Official Plan, new Zoning Bylaws, Library & Leisure Services Master Plan, Economic Development Plan, Fire Services Master Plan and Information Technology Plan;
He has several community awards to his name and is a volunteer with several grassroots organizations.