We all know that local government is responsible for making sure our roads and parks are safe. But some people forget the role we play in our emergency services.
It is mandated by the Province on how we provide the services, but with Fire and Police, very little money, if any ever flows from the Province to pay for them. They are paid for by you, the local taxpayer.The Province covers some of the Paramedics costs but not enough. You still pay the majority.
Our Regional Police Services are governed by a Police Services Board that is independent of Council, but does have Council representatives on it. Council approves the budget that is passed by the Board and the board works closely with the Chief to set it.
All our Emergency Services work hard to keep our communities safe. They spend countless hours promoting things you can do to make your home and neighbourhood safer.
In Halton we are part of a group that literally has the highest survival rate for people having Heart attacks. We also work to increase the number yearly who have CPR and can be part of the chain of survival.
When you need to call the Police, Fire or Paramedics, they arrive as quickly and safely as possible. They are ana ctive part of your community.
When you vote in a Municipal election, the Mayor and Councillors you elect work with all the groups to set the budget. They approve master Plans that set out how the service will operate and also how it will grow.
We live in one of the Safest Regions in the Country. We need to make sure that those we elect will keep it that way!
Remember VOTE in the upcoming Municipal elections.
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