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← Councillor Ward 3 (Macaulay)
Donna Kearney
Candidate for Councillor Ward 3 (Macaulay)
Elected (official result)
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Pledges accessible public engagement and follow-through with Macaulay Ward residents.
- Pledges public engagement opportunities in Macaulay Ward so she is easily accessible.
- Says staying connected matters because opinions and priorities change over time.
- Believes follow-through preserves trust; once trust is lost a councillor is no longer effective.
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“It will be my intention, if elected to council, to hold public engagement opportunities in Macaulay Ward so I am easily accessible.”
Source: Donna Kearney - MSM Connect 2026 Municipal Election Candidate Spotlight · September 1, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Wants a thriving year-round economy, expanded green spaces and safe active transportation.
- Believes in fair and equitable access to the basics of life: food, shelter and safety.
- Supports a thriving year-round economy, expanding green spaces, and safe active transportation for all ages.
- Frames environmental, economic, social and population health as one healthy community to invest in.
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“I believe in expanding green spaces to highlight the natural beauty of the area and in creating safe spaces for active transportation to promote healthy lifestyles for all ages.”
Source: Meet the Candidates (Certified) - Town of Bracebridge official election page · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Wants obstetrics restored and the hospital site re-examined, and supports 46 beds only if primary care and ALC are addressed.
- Firmly believes obstetrics must be available in South Muskoka, potentially led by Muskoka midwives, to attract younger people.
- Concerned the Pine Street site on the highway would serve external populations more than locals; prefers the Fife Farm site for walkability and nearby staff housing.
- Says 46 beds may be adequate if primary care access (12,000 without providers) and ALC rates are fixed through community partnerships.
- Would bring location and obstetrics back to the table before supporting the rest of the redevelopment plan.
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“We need to attract younger people to south Muskoka, which aligns with Town planning, so obstetrics must be available.”
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?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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