Norman Raynor

Norman Raynor pledges zero tax increases, leaner overlapping government, and open meetings.

• Pledges no tax increases and would trim budgets to achieve a zero tax increase, supporting needs not wants.
• Opposes the District building a $17 million factory; says there is too much overlap of District and Town responsibilities, especially roads.
• Would give local contractors that hire local workers priority in Town contract awards.
• Against closed-door meetings; would start a regular paper newsletter since not everyone uses the internet.

Confidence:High

Norman Raynor wants a bigger South Muskoka hospital than MAHC's plan, restored obstetrics and ALC beds, and opposes the Pine Street site.

• Wants MORE than 60 acute-care beds at the future South Muskoka hospital, citing a billion-dollar budget and lower-cost comparator builds.
• Wants MAHC to restore obstetrics and ALC beds at South Muskoka Memorial; calls hospital management Huntsville-focused.
• Does not support the Pine Street site, which he says the Town selected from Fowler Construction; wants the hospital to stay where it is or be properly justified.
• Will not support paying the same amount as Huntsville for less hospital; demands cost per bed and per service calculations.
• If elected, would demand a more equitable plan from MAHC, contact the Minister of Health, and coordinate with other South Muskoka municipalities.

Confidence:High