Council does care about business

I would like to take this opportunity to thank John Folino at Caesar's for hosting the Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses rally April 26.

I was fortunate to attend and listen to the businesses about them remaining sustainable in Bolton. It was made abundantly clear that we as Town council need to promote the businesses of Caledon and work with them to find fast solutions for them to remain competitive and an integral part of our community.

The mayor and council are actively working with the BMA (Bolton Merchants Association) to encourage our residents to shop locally. The mayor has written about this in numerous columns to heighten the public's awareness and I take every opportunity at functions and events to promote local businesses. I will continue to advocate at the council table for Caledon businesses and the concerns that need to be addressed in Bolton today. To hinge our hopes on growth is too long term. Bolton needs help today and this can happen by pulling our community together.
Allan Thompson,
Regional Councillor,
Ward 2, Town of Caledon