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Morin would rein in spending given the debt burden, prioritizing necessities like roads, waste, water and emergency services.

• Cites the debt burden at both town and District levels
• Would prioritize spending on necessities first: roads, waste management, water & sewer, emergency services

Confidence:High

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Wants infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, including active transportation and a vibrant downtown.

• Says Bracebridge infrastructure must reflect future needs: expanded public and active transportation options.
• Wants parks, schools and amenities near new subdivisions, and a focus on a vibrant downtown.

Confidence:High

Campaigns on climate accountability, citing his successful push for a District climate reserve fund in 2023.

• In 2023 attended District Committee of the Whole as a member of the public to demand a reserve fund for the MCCAP climate plan; councillors passed the motion.
• Opposes paving over forests and wetlands for subdivisions, garbage on roads and waterways, and warns of increased flooding and heatwaves.
• Campaign signs are secondhand and repurposed as part of the circular economy instead of single-use plastic signs.

Confidence:High

Tatiana Sutherland campaigns on environmental protection, attainable housing and local health care.

• Focuses on protecting Muskoka's environment, creating more attainable housing, and strengthening local health care.
• Chair of the Muskoka Community Land Trust, working on practical housing solutions.
• Works in Muskoka's tourism sector, which supports many local families and businesses.

Confidence:High

Backs the physician-supported Stage 1.3 model and the town's conditional $10-million hospital contribution.

• Supports the physicians' conclusion that 46 acute-care beds and 27 emergency beds in Bracebridge would work; planning uses provincial bed formulas.
• Strongly supports obstetrics at the South Muskoka site, says MAHC assured an obstetrical unit plus a specialized women's clinic.
• Town's $10 million contribution helped secure major provincial investment; should be revisited only if the scope changes substantively.
• Fully supports the one hospital, two sites model, citing innovation like virtual care and flexible facilities.

Confidence:High

Wants at least 60 beds, prefers two self-sustaining hospitals, and withholds judgment on the MAHC model until the transport plan is complete.

• Supports advocating for a minimum of 60 acute-care beds; does not see how fewer beds serve a larger population.
• Concerned about the transportation plan between sites; would prefer two self-sustaining hospitals in Muskoka.
• Undecided on obstetrics, defers to health professionals and mothers while leaning toward keeping the service.
• Would not commit municipal taxpayer money until the plan satisfies all of Muskoka's taxpayers.
• Undecided on the current MAHC model until the transportation plan is worked out.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High

Tatiana Sutherland supports at least 60 beds and local obstetrics, and ties any municipal funding to clear evidence of equitable capacity.

• Supports a minimum of 60 acute-care beds, provided the capacity is supported by utilization data and credible projections.
• Supports maintaining obstetrical services with the staffing and resources for safe, reliable maternity care.
• Would not commit municipal taxpayer funding without clear evidence the plan provides equitable capacity for South Muskoka.
• Position is constructive engagement and continued scrutiny; not yet satisfied the model ensures equitable access.

Confidence:High

Seeks re-election on responsible growth, healthy finances, environmental protection, affordability and housing.

• Incumbent Deputy Mayor and Town/District Councillor of four years, describes her approach as steady, thoughtful local government.
• Keeping the community kind and connected means responsible growth, healthy finances, real environmental protection, affordability, housing and health care that reaches beyond the hospital.
• Emphasizes communication: returning calls, showing up, and explaining the why behind votes with a view to future councils and generations.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High