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Friends:

We have every reason to be proud of the Town of Markham.

First, we are an economic powerhouse. Companies, jobs and people are attracted to us. Our tax base is growing and property taxes are level. We're debt-free. Our infrastructure is world class: new roads and highways are being built; improved transit is underway; telecommunications facilities are superb. Our very success attracts new investors.

But even more important, we've kept that small-town Markham feeling. We are a civil society. We value integrity. We are respectful of our heritage - and of our diversity. We keep our streets safe. We preserve our historic main streets and protect our green spaces.

It's good to live here. Aline and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
Our thanks to you, the citizens of Markham.

Yours sincerely, Don Cousens

• we are completely debt-free
• we have financial reserves in place
• we have held tax increases below the rate of inflation
• our property tax system is the most balanced in Ontario
• our tax base is diversified and growing
• our infrastructure investments attract new investors
• our service investments support strong communities