Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Rick Maloney
Candidate for Mayor
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?
Rick Maloney backs the physician-supported Stage 1.3 hospital model with 46 beds, supports obstetrics, and says the town's $10-million pledge is conditional.
- Supports the physician-supported Stage 1.3 model (46 inpatient beds and 27 emergency-department spaces in Bracebridge) rather than a fixed 60-bed target.
- Says equitable access means appropriate care regardless of where people live, not identical services at both sites.
- Strongly supports obstetrical services at the future South Muskoka hospital and restoring currently suspended services when staffing permits.
- Town's $10-million contribution is conditional and capped; council can reconsider if the project scope changes.
- Opposes pushing South Muskoka to the back of the line for a new hospital given 50+ other municipalities are also advocating.
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“I strongly support obstetrical services at the future South Muskoka hospital. MAHC has assured the Town that Stage 1.3 includes an obstetrical unit in Bracebridge.”
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?
Rick Maloney seeks re-election on responsible growth, affordability, housing, health care, infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
- Incumbent mayor seeking re-election on a platform of putting residents first and managing growth responsibly.
- Priorities listed: affordability, housing, health care, infrastructure, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship and quality of life.
- Promises experienced, steady, responsible leadership; says Bracebridge can keep growing and investing without losing sight of who it is.
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“My commitment is to continue providing experienced, steady and responsible leadership while keeping a clear focus on affordability, housing, health care, infrastructure, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship and the quality of life for all our residents.”
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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