Erin Gauthier

Candidate for Councillor (Ward 1)

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Erin Gauthier campaigns on affordable housing, downtown revitalization and better roads.

Goals: more affordable housing for full-time residents, supporting local businesses, revitalizing downtown.
Wants improved roads and infrastructure and opportunities for connection and recreation.
Former front-line crisis counsellor; brings listening without judgement and compassion.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“My goals are to create more affordable housing for full-time residents, support local businesses, revitalize the downtown, improve roads and infrastructure.”

Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Erin Gauthier wants at least 60 beds and local obstetrics, and rejects the current MAHC model.

Supports a minimum of 60 acute-care beds; says South Muskoka deserves equal access to proper acute care.
Losing fully functioning obstetrics would completely break her support for the model.
Would not commit municipal tax dollars to a plan that leaves South Muskoka behind.
Does not believe the proposed model is adequate or equitable.

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“Yes, losing fully functioning obstetrical services would completely break my support for this model.”

Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Gravenhurst · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

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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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