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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

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.

Confidence:High

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.

Confidence:High