Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Elizabeth Shannon
Candidate for Councillor (Ward 1)
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?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Elizabeth Shannon campaigns on responsible growth, a thriving economy and waterfront protection.
- Platform pillars: responsible and collaborative leadership; a thriving Gravenhurst; environmental stewardship and waterfront protection.
- Supports responsible growth that strengthens the economy while preserving character, environment and quality of life.
- Priorities: vibrant year-round downtown, economically dynamic and environmentally protected waterfront, affordable housing.
- Also wants youth opportunities, arts and culture, safe sidewalks and accessibility, and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Elizabeth supports responsible growth that strengthens our economy and plans for the future while preserving the character, environment, and quality of life that make Gravenhurst special.”
Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst 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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Think we got something wrong?
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