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Peggy Peterson

Candidate for District and Town Councillor

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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.

Taxes, spending and value for money

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Property tax increases have become unaffordable, putting people in a bind and 'driving the homelessness situation.'

  • Says property tax increases have become unaffordable.
  • Says they are putting people in a real bind.
  • Says they are driving the homelessness situation.
“property tax increases um just becoming so unaffordable. Uh just really putting people in a real bind. It's certainly driving the homelessness situation.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (3:50) · September 25, 2026

Says property taxes are the biggest concern she hears, and wants spending priorities examined.

  • Says she has been hearing tax concerns for many years.
  • Links the pressure to rising costs for housing, food and energy.
  • Frames the response as examining spending priorities, services and long-term financial sustainability.
“We have to take those pressures seriously and look carefully at spending priorities, services and long-term financial sustainability.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Huntsville Doppler — Peterson campaigns on taxes, growth and protecting Huntsville's character · August 28, 2026

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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?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Says that if elected she will not swear the declaration of office, and frames her oath as being to residents instead.

  • Describes her platform as honesty and genuine care for community.
  • Says her issues remain and she will talk about all of them during the campaign, with no backing down and no capitulating.
  • Posted to her own public campaign page on 6 September 2026.
“My Oath will be to serve the people of Huntsville and Muskoka to the best of my ability without fear.”

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Source: Peggy Peterson campaign page — post of 6 September 2026 · September 6, 2026

Says leadership means listening, asking hard questions and being accountable.

  • Says municipal government cannot solve every problem.
  • Previously ran for mayor in 2018 and for Huntsville Ward councillor in 2022.
“I don't believe the government can solve everything, but I do believe good leadership means listening, asking difficult questions, working with others and being accountable for the decisions we make”

(reported remarks)

Source: Huntsville Doppler — Peterson campaigns on taxes, growth and protecting Huntsville's character · August 28, 2026

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Growth, development and community character

How much should Huntsville grow, and where?

Puts the question as how Huntsville stays Huntsville while still growing.

  • Pairs responsible growth with environmental protection and natural character.
  • Says she wants council to think beyond the next election cycle.
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“And I keep coming back to one question: How do we ensure Huntsville stays Huntsville? How do we nurture responsible growth while protecting our environment and respecting the natural character that makes this place so special?”

Source: Huntsville Doppler — Peterson campaigns on taxes, growth and protecting Huntsville's character · August 28, 2026

Housing and affordability

Can people who work here afford to live here?

Convert a waterfront property into affordable housing, community gardens and daycare; maintain public waterfront access: the developers and the elite have enough waterfront.

  • Wants a waterfront property converted to affordable housing, community gardens and daycare.
  • Insists on maintaining public access to the waterfront.
  • Says developers and the elite have enough waterfront already.
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“that building can be converted uh with some feasibility and get some affordable housing, community gardens, daycare, all those things and access to the public waterfront. We have to maintain public access for the waterfront. Honestly, the developers and the elite, they have enough waterfront and that's ours.”

Source: Sept 9, 2026 councillor meet-and-greet (YourTV Muskoka, re-uploaded Sept 25) — candidate's own remarks (4:05) · September 25, 2026

Healthcare and the new hospital

Can I see a doctor, and how will we pay for the new hospital?

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Environment, lakes and dark skies

Who is protecting the lakes and the night sky?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Serious stormwater planning, enforcement of responsible development, and full leachate testing at the old tannery site.

  • Serious stormwater management planning.
  • Enforce responsible development (cites the idle Unity Plan).
  • Full leachate testing at the old tannery site with help from other governments.
“We need informed leadership at the local level in order to find grass roots solutions to the issues of balancing the ecology, the local economy and creating a kind community which includes engaging in serious storm water management planning.”

(a few sentences)

Source: Climate Action Muskoka candidate survey — Peggy Peterson (candidate's own answers) · January 1, 2022

Frames environmental protection as stewardship for future generations.

  • Started a professional gardening service in 1991 and later became involved in permaculture and education.
  • Describes permaculture as responsible, respectful and resilient approaches to land use, food security and community systems.
“I believe we need to think beyond the next election cycle and consider what kind of community we want to leave for future generations. For me, that means responsible stewardship, thoughtful growth, environmental protection, financial accountability and a willingness to listen.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Huntsville Doppler — Peterson campaigns on taxes, growth and protecting Huntsville's character · August 28, 2026

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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?

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Parks, trails and active transportation

Can you get around safely without a car, and are the parks and trails looked after?

Wants a public decision about the Fairvern waterfront site before it is disposed of.

  • Raises what happens to the existing Fairvern property on the Muskoka River once the long-term care home moves.
  • Says she is researching adaptive reuse options, which could include affordable or supportive housing, food security initiatives, community services or a community hub.
  • Says all reasonable options should be examined before an irreversible decision.
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“I believe we should have clear assurances and a transparent public discussion about what happens to this important waterfront property when Fairvern moves to its new location. I want to see the community's interests protected and meaningful public access to the waterfront maintained.”

Source: Huntsville Doppler — Peterson campaigns on taxes, growth and protecting Huntsville's character · August 28, 2026

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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