| Bio | Deep roots in Draper, though now living in the town of Bracebridge. Retired in 2024 after a healthcare career including close to 14 years at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital; gathered more than 14,000 signatures on a Care Close to Home hospital petition. | Has run the Muskoka General store+refillery in Draper Ward for the past three years, getting to know neighbours, families and local business owners. A small business owner who understands budgets and problem-solving, she pledges to advocate for improved road maintenance, fair investment in Draper Ward and stronger local healthcare services. |
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| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | | |
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| Taxes & spendingWhat 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.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“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 | |
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| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | | |
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| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | | |
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| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | | |
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| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | | Focuses on road maintenance, fair investment in Draper Ward and stronger local healthcare. - Would advocate for improved road maintenance and fair investment in Draper Ward.
- Wants stronger local healthcare services.
- Describes herself as a small business owner, not a career politician, bringing a practical, honest approach.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“As your councillor, I will advocate for improved road maintenance, fair investment in Draper Ward, and stronger local healthcare services.” Source: Meet the Candidates (Certified) - Town of Bracebridge official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High |
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| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | | |
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| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | | |
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| HealthcareWill 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.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“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 | |
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| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | | |
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| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | | |
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| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | | |
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| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | | |
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| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | | |
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| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | | |
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| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | | |
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