Taxes, spending and value for money
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Helena Renwick
Candidate for District and Town Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 12 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Roads, infrastructure and the basics
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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How council works
How would this person actually govern?
Stepping up from town to district council because there are things happening at the district that Huntsville needs to be at the table for.
- Has served four years on town council.
- Is stepping up to district council.
- Says Huntsville needs to be at the table on district issues.
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“I've been on council for 4 years now and I'm stepping it up to be on district council because I care about a lot of the issues that are happening at district. there are things that are happening at the district that Huntsville needs to be at the table, and that's why I want to be there.”
Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (4:25) · September 25, 2026
Growth, development and community character
How much should Huntsville grow, and where?
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Housing and affordability
Can people who work here afford to live here?
'We definitely need more rental housing, not more houses.'
- Says the town needs more rental housing specifically.
- Draws a distinction: rentals, not more houses.
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“Um we definitely need more rental housing, not more houses. We need more rental housing.”
Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (5:04) · September 25, 2026
Healthcare and the new hospital
Can I see a doctor, and how will we pay for the new hospital?
Continue the doctor-recruitment program she started with Morrison — nine doctors so far — and add nurse practitioners and specialists.
- Co-started the doctor recruitment program with Scott Morrison.
- Says it has brought nine new doctors so far.
- Wants to add nurse practitioners and specialists.
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“I want to continue to build on what uh Scott Morris [Morrison] and I started with our doctor recruitment program. So, we brought nine new docs already, but I'd like to bring some more nur nurse practitioners and some specialists to town.”
Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (4:50) · September 25, 2026
Environment, lakes and dark skies
Who is protecting the lakes and the night sky?
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Huntsville's place at the District table
Is the two-tier system working for Huntsville, or costing us?
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Local economy, jobs and downtown
Will there be decent work here, and a downtown worth walking to?
Make Muskoka Heritage Place break even and revitalize Brendale Square downtown.
- Wants Muskoka Heritage Place to break even — calls it beautiful but underused.
- Wants revitalization of Brendale Square downtown.
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“I I'd like to make Mskoka [Muskoka] Heritage Place uh break even. I think we've got a beautiful property there that's well underused. Um, I would like to see some revitalization of Brendle Square.”
Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (5:20) · September 25, 2026
Parks, trails and active transportation
Can you get around safely without a car, and are the parks and trails looked after?
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Police, fire, emergency services and community safety
Who shows up when you call 911, and do they have what they need?
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Transit and getting around without a car
Can you get where you need to go if you do not drive?
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