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Mr. Milton January 14, 2017 Gala Celebration for Limited Tickets Available! Mayor Gord Krantz For tickets contact Janis Young: Honouring the Longest Serving Mayor in 905-875-5399 ext. 4902 Support the arts and be part of history at the fifth annual gala celebration. — MAYORAL MILESTONE — Krantz a man true to his word Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve on short notice for an interview or finger on Krantz’s key to success had the pleasure of compiling in- photo, and even invited me into his over all these years, I can’t help but teresting tidbits and writing several home for a chat with him and wife think this transparency has played stories about the man of the hour, Olive. a huge part. Mayor Gord Krantz. I recently sat down with Krantz for His humble approach to the com- The head of Milton council is cele- an interview and asked him about munity has also made him very brating quite a milestone this week his approach to the media. Here’s popular. I’ve seen the mayor in- as he becomes the longest serving what he had to say: teract with hundreds of residents Mayor’s mayor of a major municipality in “I always avail myself to the media. over the years and not once has he Canada, surpassing former Missis- I’ve never got a call from the media brushed them off or acted like he’s sauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. yet and thought, ‘Awww, crap.’ I’ll above them. As part of this special section on always call back. Making yourself In fact, if you didn’t know he was mosaic Krantz in today’s Champion, we accessible to the media is impor- the mayor, you’d think he was Mayor Gord Krantz is often spot- asked his long-time colleagues and tant because that’s how the mes- just another resident attending ted at local shops and businesses, council members to submit their sage gets out there. And if you’re an event — particularly when he cutting the ceremonial ribbon at favourite memory of the mayor — Melanie Hennessey going to be in public life, transpar- shows up in his trademark coveralls Champion Reporter grand openings. He represents this stories I’ve greatly enjoyed reading. ency is so important. I don’t try to and rubber boots. community — his home — with It got me thinking back over the But I learned very quickly that May- sweep anything under the carpet He makes time for every person great fervour and is always avail- professional relationship I’ve had or Krantz is different. In fact, there’s or try to ignore it.” who wants to speak with him and able for a grip and grin. with Krantz since I covered my first nobody else like him. He is a man true to his word, even treats him or her with the utmost Choosing just one photo of the Milton Council meeting in June He has a “door is always open” if his word isn’t always popular. I respect. He even took my jacket for mayor to grace the cover of this spe- 2004. policy with the public, and I think can recall a couple interviews with me during my most recent visit to cial Champion section proved too I was on the political beat at a it’s fair to say he extends the same Krantz where I thought, ‘Ooohhh, his office. difficult. So we turned to Mosaically couple of other community news- grace to the media as well. people aren’t going to like hearing We asked colleagues and fellow to created a mosaic of His Worship, papers before this and knew that He has, without fail, always re- that.’ council members to describe the | Thursday, December 1, 2016 | 44 December 1, CANADIAN CHAMPION | Thursday, | MILTON www.insidehalton.com using more than a hundred pho- mayors aren’t always excited to see turned my phone calls, answered But he’s never asked to be off the mayor in one or two words — no tos snapped around town over the the press coming, particularly on the tough questions in a respect- record. He’s got nothing to hide. easy feat, given the long list that course of the last several years. controversial topics. ful way, made himself available And as everyone tries to put their popped to mind when I put ...50

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Miller Tree – Expert Tree Service Located in Halton Region Call us Today! 1-866-TREE(8733) or 905-854-9694 • www.millertree.ca — MAYORAL MILESTONE — 45 | Thursday December 1, 2016 | MILTON CANADIAN CHAMPION | www.insidehalton.com ‘Simple old country boy’ earns a new title By Melanie Hennessey store for some milk, or throwing on CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF his coveralls and rain boots to jump right in to a messy situation. unny. Charismatic. A gentleman. “I do things a bit outside the box,” FGenuine. Pragmatic. Mr. Milton. he said. “People don’t want some There are many ways that those stuffed shirt politician, and I don’t closest to Mayor Gord Krantz may either. I don’t think of myself as any describe him. But if you ask the long- better or worse than anyone else. time head of Milton Council how he Not this guy — what you see is would define himself, he’ll tell you, what you get.” “I’m just a simple old country boy.” • • • And that he is as well. Born and rantz was born in 1937 and grew raised in Milton Heights, Krantz has Kup in Milton Heights alongside gone from living the simple life to four sisters and two brothers. running Canada’s fastest-growing During his teenage years, he played municipality. with his fellow “country kids” in the And now, this 79-year-old country local baseball league on the Milton boy is on the verge of adding an- Brick team. It was then that he met other distinction to his repertoire his wife, Olive, who was friends with of defining characteristics: the lon- one of his sisters and came out to gest-serving mayor of a major city watch the games. in Canada. The two started dating, frequent- But many may be surprised to find ing the two restaurants that were in out that he never intended to serve Milton at the time. They married in as a politician in the first place, let 1958 and settled down in a house alone be setting a record as one. on Main Street, going on to have • • • two children. (The Krantzes now t all began about 50 years ago in also have six grandchildren and five Ia local barbershop, where Krantz great grandchildren.) said he was “mouthing off” about While Krantz started out working local politics. Someone suggested for Trinidad Leaseholds in the oil that if Krantz thought he could do sales field, he soon decided to open a better job, perhaps he should run his own oil business and managed for council. to amass a customer base of 400 to So he did. And he was hooked. 450 customers. “I swear sometimes politics is like In 1960, Krantz joined the local an addiction,” he said from his cozy fire department and proceeded to office at Milton’s historic Town Hall. move through the ranks over his 21- “You have to like it, and you can’t be year tenure to ultimately become a afraid of a little criticism because it’s captain. He even had the chance to going to come your way whether serve briefly with his son, Dave. you like it or not.” He was officially sworn in a member Adding in his trademark tongue-in- of council in November 1965 and cheek fashion, Krantz noted, “The continued to serve as a councillor only perfect person on the face of for 15 years before being elected this earth was the good Lord him- mayor for the first time in 1980. self, and they crucified him. I have • • • no damn intention of being cruci- Mayor Gord Krantz stands in front of Town Hall. While he didn’t set out to become a politician, Krantz was hooked the hile Milton has had its share fied, and I have no intention of be- moment he was elected to office — at first as a councillor and then as mayor, a position he has held for 36 years. of growing pains over the Franki Ikeman / Special to the Champion W ing perfect.” years — and Krantz has taken some And it may well be that relatable im- ton’s mayor for the past 36 years. a regular old Miltonian, forgoing the cal office. He can be spotted driving heat for it — the mayor expressed perfection that has led to Krantz’s Throughout his decades in public bells and whistles that sometimes himself around town, whether to an no regrets for being elected way re-election over and over as Mil- life, the mayor has strived to just be come with holding a major politi- official event or just to the grocery back in the 1960s as a council- ...50

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Clockwise from top left, Mayor Gord Krantz wears his coveralls and rubber boots to brush off snow from the bell adjacent to Town Hall. Krantz and his wife Olive share a kiss on the night he was first elected Mayor of Milton in 1980. Krantz has his own figurine, created locally using a 3D printer. Krantz and Olive smile for the camera next to a bust of the mayor. Krantz rides the rail. Photos courtesy of the Town of Milton and the Champion’s own archives

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The Laurier community is fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you over the past eight years and we are proud and privileged to join with many others in celebrating your exceptional contributions. Warmest congratulations! "Thumbs Up" Mayor Krantz! A Standing Ovation in honour of You! Max Blouw, PhD PresidenT and Vice-chancellor BRAVO! for all the years of making Wilfrid laurier uniVersiTy wonderful memories for our community.... ENCORE.....to many more! From all your fans at wlu.ca Milton Youth Theatre Productions Wilfrid laurier university Waterloo | Kitchener | | 905-875-7674 ★ www.miltontheatre.ca [email protected] — MAYORAL MILESTONE — 49 | Thursday December 1, 2016 | MILTON CANADIAN CHAMPION | www.insidehalton.com The anatomy of a good thumbs up Briefly speaking Most Miltonians will know The Champion asked those closest to Mayor Gord Krantz to that Mayor Gord Krantz’s describe him in two words or less... famous photo op pose in- volves a good, old-fash- ioned thumbs up. Let’s take a closer look at the anatomy of a perfect thumbs up: An award-winning 1 smile to celebrate the occasion

A nice, straight 2 thumb to show your enthusiasm

Diamond-studded initial ring to let 3 everyone know who’s boss A perfectly- positioned hand 4 that doesn’t cover your face

Indira Naidoo-Harris MPP Halton Congratulations Mayor Krantz on this significant milestone!

For 36 years, he has worked tirelessly for this community and has dedicated his life to being the voice of Milton residents. He is now the longest-serving mayor in all of Canada.What an achievement! Mayor Krantz can be proud of a long list of accomplishments and a career devoted to serving the people of Milton. I would like to thank him for his hard work and dedication and for making our town the best possible place to live, work, and raise a family.Congratulations and thank you, Mayor Krantz.

Constituency Office 450 Bronte Street South, Unit 115, Milton, ON L9T 5B7 Tel: 905-878-1729 | Fax: 905-878-5144 Email: [email protected] | Website: indiranaidooharris.onmpp.ca — MAYORAL MILESTONE — Scrapbooks document ongoing political career 45... lor on a pro-growth platform. While most likely haven’t met houses volumes upon volumes of Town Hall. “That jar has been here for tell children who pass through, “If “I did have a degree in a common Krantz’s devoted wife, Olive, as she scrapbooks that she’s compiled as long as I’ve been.” the mayor can graduate, so can you.” sense, and I knew that if we were “doesn’t care for the limelight,” the over the decades that document Krantz’s office is full of other unique • • • going to move forward, we couldn’t mayor said she has always been very Krantz’s political career. collectibles, such as his “Mayor n the eve of the mayor’s big just stay stagnant,” he said. “You’ve supportive of his political career. Olive’s touches have even spilled Bear” — a bear dressed up in a suit Omilestone, one question is on got to be moving progressively She has turned the basement of over into his office at Town Hall, and chain of office that he received everyone’s minds — will he run ahead, and the only way to move their King Street home that looks where the famous jelly bean jar she at a grand opening of an arts and again in the 2018 election? ahead in society in Canada or North onto Town Hall into what’s jokingly gave him on December 1, 1980 — crafts shop 20 years ago. “If I had to make the decision today, America is growth.” referred to as the “Krantz museum,” his first day as mayor — still sits to- “I have trouble with the mayor bear I probably would. I’ve been blessed While his list of accomplishments as with every wall covered in pictures day, full of fresh jelly beans. from time to time,” quipped Krantz with reasonably good health. I still a politician over the decades is cer- of the mayor with his various coun- “You can imagine how many jelly with a smile. “I have to send him have the energy for the job and tainly a lengthy one, Krantz said he’s cil colleagues over the years, framed beans have gone through that jar home sometimes because I don’t I still like what I do,” he said. “But most proud to have run the munici- declarations of office, old ‘Krantz for with the amount of kids I have come want us to be dressed the same.” the election is two years away. pality like a business and keep Mil- mayor’ election signs and firefight- through my office,” he said, referring He has since added a small scroll to I’ve always been fair to the public, ton’s tax rate among the lowest in ing memorabilia. A large cabinet to the school tours he helps guide at Mayor Bear’s hands so that he can so they’ll know where I stand six the GTA. months prior to any election.” So what does Krantz think his key to For now, Krantz is content navi- success has been over all of these gating the good ship Milton as it years? The poster boy for Milton heads into the waters of even more “Being open, as cliché as it might growth, always striving to keep the sound,” he said. “You have to be 44... myself through the same exercise. Lincoln adorned with the iconic licence plate, ‘TOWN 1.’ best of town and country for his open, honest and right up front. There are so many fitting words, but I think my favou- And if the licence plate doesn’t let you know how he residents. When people come through this rite came from Councillor Colin Best, who’s known the feels, he’ll be quick to tell you that, “Milton is the num- “My Milton family is growing all the door here, I say you’ve got one of mayor since he was just a child: “Mr. Milton.” ber one town.” time. It’s grown from 4,000 people two options — I can tell you what Krantz and Milton are practically synonymous words, So congratulations, Mr. Mayor, on reaching such a mo- to 130,000 people,” he remarked.

| Thursday, December 1, 2016 | 50 December 1, CANADIAN CHAMPION | Thursday, | MILTON www.insidehalton.com you want to hear, or I can tell you so I thought it was a very fitting tribute to a man who mentous milestone with nothing but class and grace. “But Milton still has that small-town the truth. Your choice. They might has devoted his life to this town and sings its praises You’ve exemplified what it is to be a man of the peo- feel and effect, and it’s not artificial. not like to hear it (the truth), but unendingly. He’s Milton’s poster boy, spreading word of ple and put Milton in the history books for all the right It’s the people who make it work. they’re going to get it from me.” how great the community is as he travels about in his reasons. “We’re all in this together.”

Congratulations on a wonderful milestone, Mayor Krantz.

Congratulations Mayor Gord Krantz Thank you for your many years of service & accomplishment!

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Come join us as we celebrate the longest serving mayor with an evening of comedy, Thank You memories and light hearted fun. Mayor Gord Krantz Comedy Roast of Mayor For 36 years of service to the Town of Milton and your support Gord Krantz for Halton Women’s Place. Saturday April 1, 2017 Ticket info at www.miltontransitionalhousing.ca From All the Staff at Halton Women’s Place A life without violence is the only life to live... — MAYORAL MILESTONE — 51 | Thursday December 1, 2016 | MILTON CANADIAN CHAMPION | www.insidehalton.com Your fondest memories The Champion invited members of Milton Council, business leaders and local residents to share their favourite memory of/with Mayor Gord Krantz. Here’s what they had to say:

The mayor and I have been together for 60 years. On week- One of the  rst events I attended when  rst elected to council ends, we used to get together with a bunch of guys to play in 1996 was a tree planting for . I showed euchre and we would go home late, in the (early hours of the) up wearing a sports coat with shirt and tie, which I thought morning. At about 2 o’clock, he would say, ‘Guys, I’ve got to was appropriate considering my position. Low and behold go — I have to go out in the morning.’ He was very dedicated. the mayor arrives wearing his FINA coveralls and rubber boots All in all, he was and is still a wonderful man. — coveralls and boots you can still see him wearing today. Mario Durante • Lifelong friend Rick Malboeuf • Ward 4 Councillor

I have known the mayor since I was eight years old when he I remember receiving a phone call from the mayor explain- was elected to council with my father in 1965. One of the ear- ing he was unable to travel to Santa Maria to sign our Sister liest projects the mayor and I worked on was the purchase City accord. He asked, would I like to go and did I need time and restoration of the new Town Hall. This is one of the may- to consider it? My answers were ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Gord shares the or’s lasting legacies, preserving the best of the past and plan- spotlight. Whenever he is asked to speak at a gathering, Gord ning for the future. always recognizes his colleagues on Council. Colin Best • Local & Regional Councillor Cindy Lunau • Ward 3 Councillor

In 1999 I had the privilege to travel to the Philippines with I was driving with my father along Main Street. It was raining the Mayor and Mario Belvedere on a CEDA exchange pro- and the visibility was poor...We saw an older gentleman with gram. We spent 12 days together and it was during that trip overalls and rain boots on the side of the street. “Pull over and that I saw many qualities that Gord possesses. He is a consum- see if he needs help,” my dad suggested... Upon coming out mate politician, skilled speaker able to connect with everyone we realized the gentleman was no other than Mayor Krantz, and a  ne man. I am honoured to call him my friend. who was  xing up his re-election sign. Sandy Martin • Retired Chamber ED Zeeshan Hamid • Ward 8 Councillor

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From all of us at Mattamy Homes, thank you, Mayor Krantz for your 36 years of service as Mayor of Milton. Mattamy is proud to have built our largest and most awarded master planned community in Milton, making homes for over 12,000 families. We’re immeasurably grateful for all you have done as mayor of our town, and look forward to the future.