Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Cindy Waters
Candidate for Councillor Ward 4 (Draper)
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?
Pledges accountability, taxpayer value and responsible growth that protects Draper's rural character.
- Will ask the hard questions, look carefully at the numbers, and support decisions that provide value for taxpayers.
- Growth must be responsible and supported by infrastructure and services.
- Wants to protect Bracebridge's character, rural communities, waterways and natural environment while supporting responsible economic development and housing.
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“I will ask the hard questions, look carefully at the numbers and support decisions that provide value for taxpayers.”
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?
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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?
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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?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Opposes the MAHC redevelopment model and wants the board dissolved, backed by her 14,000-signature Care Close to Home petition.
- Does not support the current MAHC redevelopment model; says it does not improve on what exists now and has no obstetrics.
- Believes the MAHC board needs to be dissolved and returned to two boards; wants the province to review how the board is selected.
- Led a petition with more than 14,000 signatures and asked the province to let democracy prevail in decision-making.
- Opposes the Pine Street site (gravel pit remediation, fire service questions) and any municipal funding for a plan with no OB and no Care Close to Home beds.
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“I continue to believe the Board needs to be dissolved to return to 2 Boards.”
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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