What I bring to Town Council & the Milton Community

I bring my many years of experience in the business world to council and the experiences I have gained through over 30 years as a community volunteer and leader, to help the Town move forward, while ensuring the well-being of all Miltonians is respected and cared for.

I have worked diligently to fulfill the promises I have made and, in so doing, I am responsible for such positive changes as increasing the parking limit from 3 to 5 hours while responding to many other more local needs such as community lighting and sidewalks in Drury Park. I also successfully championed expanded Library hours including Sunday openings, Thompson Road tree planting and the completion of the Pedestrian Bridge over CP Railway tracks, 5 years earlier than planned, improving safety and neighbourhood connectivity. The Velodrome, new and renewed parks and trails, The Education Village and Laurier University are other initiatives that I strongly supported – and continue to support throughout my terms of council.

I’ve also maintained my dedication to serving the community and currently serve as the Board Vice Chair of Milton Transitional Housing, partnering with Habitat for Humanity Halton; a coach for the Milton Special Olympics Golf Team; and as a volunteer for several other worthy organizations in Milton, including the Salvation Army. I assisted them in securing a new location for their Family Services and Food Bank programs.

I will continue to keep my original commitment to the residents of Milton, and to the Town of Milton as a whole, by continuing to use my experiences to energetically serve Miltonians to the fullest, while ensuring that their well-being is always paramount.

Community Service

I have been an active community member for over 40 years, volunteering with the following organizations, boards, and committees.

CSAC – Community Services Advisory Committee – Milton
Former Vice-Chair

Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Committee
Current Committee Member – Vice Chair

North Halton Cultural Awareness Committee
Former Committee Member

Community Services Standing Committee – Milton
Former Committee Member

Milton Public Library Board Trustee
Former Board Member

Naming Conventions Committee
Former Committee Member – Vice Chair

Citizens Advisory Committee on Waste Management
Former Committee Member – Twice Chair

The United Way
Former Cabinet Member, Director and Canvasser

Milton Chamber of Commerce
Current Member & Former Board of Directors

The Lung Association – Halton Region
Former Board of Directors

Heritage Trust / The Community Foundation – Oakville
Former Committee Member, Launch Committee & Advisory Committee

O.S.G.A. Ontario Senior Games Association
Halton District 21 – Current Board Member

Also formerly involved in various positions and capacities with:
Ryerson University, Sheridan College, Libraries, Arts Councils, Historical Societies, Humane Society.

Endorsements

“We strongly endorse Town Councillor, Arnold Huffman. He has always been there for us and was instrumental in securing a new location for our Family Services and The Food Bank.” – Major Stephen Wiseman & Major Leslie Wiseman (The Salvation Army Milton)

“Arnold is a long-time friend, a successful businessman and a dedicated Miltonian committed to community service. I am pleased to have this opportunity to endorse him.” – Bruce Hood (Milton Walk of Fame Honouree & Hockey Hall of Fame Nominee)

“I’ve been impressed by what Arnold has achieved on council and enthusiastically endorse him. He is energetic, caring, hardworking, and forward-thinking.” – Wendy Schau (Citizen of the Year 2011 & Former Town Councillor)