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Councillor Ward 1 (Bracebridge) · Bracebridge

2 candidates for 1 seat

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Bio

Brian Koehn

Brian Koehn is running for Ward 1 councillor in Bracebridge, where he says he has lived for many years. His stated focus is on better roads, more parking, supporting local businesses, and improving garbage and recycling services. He says listening to residents and making sure their concerns are heard is his top priority.

Debbie Vernon Elected (official result)

Born in Bracebridge and a BMLSS graduate. Assisted people with disabilities moving from institutions to home communities; obtained real estate license in 1999. Has made her home of 34 years on the Muskoka River; family farm roots near Port Carling on Lake Rosseau dating to the late 1800s. She pledges to be accessible and responsive to residents, manage tax dollars responsibly, and work on ALC beds and affordable housing.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Brian Koehn

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Pledges accessible, responsive leadership focused on responsible spending, environment and affordable housing.

  • Pledges to be accessible, listening, and responsive to ideas, concerns and queries around municipal affairs.
  • Wants tax dollars managed responsibly; a healthy environment is a healthy economy.
  • Says building community capacity to plan differently for ALC beds and affordable housing is needed; wants collaboration with community, Indigenous people and the province.
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“Building community capacity to plan differently for ALC beds and affordable housing is needed.”

Source: Meet the Candidates (Certified) - Town of Bracebridge official election page · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Brian Koehn

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Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Brian Koehn

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Brian Koehn

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Brian Koehn

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Brian Koehn

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Focuses on roads, parking, garbage and recycling, and supporting local businesses.

  • Wants to focus on better roads, parking, and improving garbage and recycling services.
  • Supports local businesses; above all wants to listen to residents and make sure their concerns are heard.
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“Id like to focus on better roads, parking, supporting local businesses, and improving garbage and recycling services.”

Source: Meet the Candidates (Certified) - Town of Bracebridge official election page · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Debbie Vernon Elected (official result)

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Brian Koehn

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Brian Koehn

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Debbie Vernon Elected (official result)

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Campaign emphasizes environmental advocacy for Muskoka's lakes.

  • Campaign highlights her local expertise and environmental advocacy.
  • Endorsed in a testimonial by Friends of the Muskoka Watershed for hard work, commitment and vision on lakes and the environment.
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“The Friends of the Muskoka Watershed wouldn't be where it is today without Debbie Vernon's hard work, commitment and vision.”

Source: Elect Debbie Vernon for Councillor - testimonials · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Brian Koehn

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Brian Koehn

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Brian Koehn

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Brian Koehn

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Brian Koehn

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Brian Koehn

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Brian Koehn

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Brian Koehn

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Results source: Town of Bracebridge — Certified 2026 Municipal Election Results (announced Oct 27, 2026)