Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Don Smith
Candidate for District and Town Councillor
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?
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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?
Supports at least 60 beds and local care, but wants the Province's position on Stage 1.3 before judging the model.
- Supports advocating for a minimum of 60 acute-care beds but wants clarity first on the Province's position on the Stage 1.3 submission and each site's share of investment.
- Believes acute care should be delivered locally whenever possible so families can support patients.
- Continued the advocacy that saw obstetrics included in the hospital's 1.3 submission.
- Says the community deserves more information before any funds are advanced; neither the Town nor the District took a blank-cheque approach.
- Undecided on the current model until the Province's position on Stage 1.3 is known.
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“From my perspective, it is important to see the Province's position on the hospital's Stage 1.3 submission and the future unfolding of plans before any funds are advanced.”
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?
Priorities include affordable housing, healthcare including mental health, a smaller District Council, and waterfront access.
- Priorities: continuing gains in affordable housing, better healthcare with attention to mental health, a positive local business environment.
- Wants to reduce the size of District Council, modernize municipal operations, and implement more public waterfront access.
- Says the watershed and environment deserve attention at both council tables.
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“Listening to you and giving a voice to your concerns at both the Town and District Council tables are the two commitments I have made since first being elected.”
Source: Meet the Candidates (Certified) - Town of Bracebridge official election page · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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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Think we got something wrong?
Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Every one is logged and answered, and corrections about a candidate’s own positions get priority.