Rick Malboeuf Retires As Regional Councillor, Ward 2, Milton
Veteran Town of Milton Local & Regional Councillor Rick Malboeuf announced his retirement on May 11th, staying true to his beliefs about term limits and ending his 22 years of public service to Milton on a high note.
Councillor Malboeuf and Councillor Challinor collaborated on numerous initiatives that benefitted Ward 2 residents over the eight years they worked together, including getting the support of Milton Council and Town staff to deal with illegal u-turns at major intersections (in process); investigate construction of left-hand and right-hand turn lanes at major intersections, where needed (in process); create an investment fund to help reduce the annual operating budget and property tax rate; ban consumer fireworks in urban Milton; implement an appropriate flag raising policy for Town Hall; request the federal and provincial governments to review vehicle exhaust noise levels; upgrade school crossings to pedestrian crossovers and light them, where feasible (in process); develop a Made-In Milton growth plan; and help fast track Conestoga College’s entry into Milton.
Councillor Malboeuf, in addition to being a veteran, having served in two combat tours with the 101st Airborne Division in South Vietnam from April 1969 to October 1970, is a longtime local volunteer, having served in leadership roles with Milton Kinsmen Club and mens’ baseball.
“I’ve known Rick for 40 years as a fellow Miltonian as well as a fellow member of Milton Council,” said Councillor Challinor. “He has always been a nononsense, fearless and outspoken councillor, particularly for Milton at Halton Regional Council. His was a strong voice and he never left any doubt as to where he stood on an issue, whether it was public safety, transit, taxes, Milton Fire Department or CN. In a world of increasing political vagueness, his frankness will be missed.” CR