Back in November a resident (Paul Virdo) noticed that for federal elections, the electoral commission was proposing splitting Milton into two parts, merging northern part in a Halton Hills riding and the southern part with Burlington. I wrote about it on my blog (here and here) and other local papers covered the issue.
I made a motion asking the council to unanimously voice its concern to the Commission, urging it to put all of Milton in tact in a “Milton” riding. The town clerk, along with the mayor and many of us councillors, went to the commission’s hearing and made a strong case for Milton.
Fortunately, the Commission listened. It is now creating a brand new riding of Milton which includes the town of Milton and some parts of rural Burlington.
It is a great news. More importantly, it was amazing to see people from all political backgrounds to come out in support for a new Milton riding. Although Halton Hills opposed a Milton riding, this is overall a great news for Milton as it deserves an MP focused on Milton issues.
amazing news!
Good for Milton but tough for north Burlington residents.
I’m glad Milton won’t be split, although there are those in north rural Milton who thought joining with Halton Hills was an okay move.