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Andrew Struthers

Candidate for Councillor Ward 3 (Macaulay)

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Wants the Memorial Arena housing redevelopment delivered on time and on budget.

  • Wants delivery on housing commitments: Memorial Arena site redevelopment, on time and on budget.
  • Backs the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan with real follow-through at the Town level.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Deliver on housing commitments - Memorial Arena site redevelopment, on time and on budget.”

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?

Wants taxes held at or below inflation, transparent long-term forecasts, and growth to pay for growth.

  • Wants tax increases held at or below inflation even through major capital projects, measured against the 8-year average.
  • Demands full transparency on long-term multi-year forecasts, not budget-by-budget.
  • Wants growth to pay for growth: development charge relief paired with real fiscal guardrails.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Hold the line on the 8-year average - keep tax increases as close to or below inflation as fiscally responsible, even through major capital projects.”

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

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

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

Defers to South Muskoka doctors on hospital capacity, demands obstetrics locally, and ties funding to doctors' support.

  • Stands 100% behind South Muskoka doctors on bed numbers: if doctors support 46 beds he will not argue.
  • Obstetrical care must be at every hospital; South Muskoka babies should be born in South Muskoka.
  • Only supported municipal contributions after doctors supported the plan; would change his mind if doctors gave different information.
  • Undecided on the model pending an updated doctors' position and an independent peer review of financials and engineering.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Obstetrical care must be at every hospital. South Muskoka babies should be born in South Muskoka.”

Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Bracebridge · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Growth & development

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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