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District Councillor · Gravenhurst

5 candidates for 1 seat

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Candidate positions for District Councillor, by issue
Issue	Christina Hunter No website or social media listed	Erin Strength No website or social media listed	Jaden HollingsheadElected (official result) No website or social media listed	Penny VarneyElected (official result) No website or social media listed	Sandy CairnsElected (official result) No website or social media listed
Bio	Christina Hunter is the current Ward 5 Councillor and Alternate District Councillor for Gravenhurst, and is running for District Councillor. She says she has enjoyed her first term working directly with residents, and is passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need. She is seeking the District seat because she believes there is still work to do in those areas and wants to be a voice for them at the District table.	Erin Strength is the incumbent District Councillor, elected to council as a Ward Councillor in 2014 and as a District Councillor in 2022. She has lived full-time in Gravenhurst since she was seven and is a graduate of Gravenhurst Public and Gravenhurst High School. She spent 25 years as manager of a pharmacy and now runs her own business as a seniors assistant. She has served on the Committee of Adjustment, the Gravenhurst BIA and the Community and Planning Services Committee, and points to affordable housing advocacy, the Gravenhurst Health Hub, and four years of some of Muskoka's lowest tax levy increases as her record.	Jaden Hollingshead was born and raised in Muskoka and has called Gravenhurst home for more than five years, where he lives with his wife and son. He is the Executive Director of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, a role he has held for three years, and previously owned a marketing agency that worked with small businesses across the region. He also sits on the board of the Muskoka Community Land Trust, which works to create permanently affordable housing in Muskoka. His priorities are housing that local workers can afford, a vibrant year-round downtown, and protecting the lakes and forests.	Penny Varney served as Ward 1 Councillor for the past eight years and is running for District Councillor. She has lived in Gravenhurst for 45 years; she owned Penny Varney Jewellery Gallery and Gifts for 15 years and co-owned Gravenhurst Pharmacy with her husband for 20 years. She started the Gravenhurst Breakfast program at the high school and the Gravenhurst Women's Centre, founded the Arts at the Albion Co-Op gallery, and helped bring a ladder truck to the Gravenhurst fire department. She is running at the District level because her top criteria - waste management, property taxes, environmental sustainability and the cost of housing - are largely handled there.	Sandy Cairns is the incumbent District Councillor, with more than 26 years of municipal service across multiple terms as a Gravenhurst Councillor and, more recently, as a District Councillor. She has served on the Health Services Committee and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit as vice-chair, with her mission being to move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and protect the environment. She describes a people-centred, collaborative leadership approach and says her commitment to Gravenhurst and all of Muskoka extends well beyond her elected role.
HousingWill I be able to afford to live here?	Christina Hunter campaigns on waste diversion and housing for those in deepest need. Current Ward 5 Councillor and Alternate District Councillor; enjoyed her first term working directly with residents. Passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need. Seeks District Council vote to continue moving the dial on these issues. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “I'm passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need.” Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High	Erin Strength runs on affordable housing, the Health Hub, low tax levies and waste initiatives. Incumbent Ward Councillor (2014) and District Councillor (2022); full-time Gravenhurst resident since age 7. Proponent of affordable housing on First St and Pine St; steady advocate of the Gravenhurst Health Hub and the Fire Department ladder truck. Supported one of the lowest tax levy increases in Muskoka four years running; backed clear bags and garbage/recycling initiatives extending landfill life. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Erin was a proponent of affordable housing on First St and Pine St in Bracebridge. She has been a steady advocate of the Gravenhurst Health Hub.” Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High	Jaden Hollingshead prioritizes affordable housing, a year-round downtown and environmental protection. Executive Director of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce for three years; sits on the board of the Muskoka Community Land Trust. Priorities: housing that people who work here can actually afford, a vibrant year-round downtown, protecting lakes and forests. Wants Gravenhurst's voice to carry weight at both Town and District tables; believes government works best when residents see what and why something is decided. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “His priorities are housing that people who work here can actually afford, a vibrant downtown that stays busy year-round, protecting the lakes and forests that make this place what it is.” Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Penny Varney is running for District Council on waste, taxes, environmental sustainability and housing. Ward 1 Councillor for the past 8 years; 45-year Gravenhurst resident; business owner (jewellery gallery and pharmacy). Top criteria: waste management, property taxes, and environmental sustainability; at the very top is housing and the cost of houses. Says many of these are dealt with at the District level, which is why she is running for District Council. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Waste management, property taxes, and environmental sustainability are top criteria. Of course at the very top is housing and the cost of houses.” Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?	Christina Hunter wants local obstetrics, ALC beds in seniors homes, and a final plan addressing both before funding. Supports obstetrics staying in South Muskoka; driving to Huntsville from remote areas equals driving to Barrie, too far for maternity care. Says common services should stay at both hospitals to limit transfers, without duplicating specialized services. Favors adding ALC beds in seniors care homes like the Pines, Alexander and Muskoka Shores to relieve hospital beds. Before endorsing a plan with funding attached she needs a final plan addressing the ALC plan and obstetrics. Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “As mentioned previously, driving to Huntsville for obstetrics for someone living in remote areas of South Muskoka would be the equivalent of driving to Barrie, which is too far for obstetrics care.” Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Gravenhurst · October 15, 2026 Confidence:High	Erin Strength supports the MAHC redevelopment model, fearing opposition risks losing the hospital, and backs the Pine Street site. Happy to advocate for 60 beds as a starting point, understanding the plan starts at 46 and can expand. Supports the current MAHC redevelopment model; fears fighting the proposal risks losing the new hospital entirely. Says obstetrics absence would not break her support; hopes the Gravenhurst Health Hub could accommodate obstetrics services. Supports the Pine Street site (closer than Royal Muskoka site for constituents) and Gravenhurst's municipal hospital share. Wants transparency: uneasy about behind-closed-doors hospital discussions. Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “Once again, I am worried that if we continue to fight against the proposal that we have that we won't get anything.” Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Gravenhurst · October 15, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Sandy Cairns campaigns on moving the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and protecting the environment. More than 26 years of municipal service, multiple terms as Gravenhurst Councillor and District Councillor. Serves on the Health Services Committee and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit as Vice Chair. Mission has been to actively move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward; focused on initiatives that protect the environment. “My mission has been to actively move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and I'm focused on initiatives that protect our environment.” (a few sentences) Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026 Confidence:High Sandy Cairns fights for equal rights at the South Muskoka hospital and warns against forcing births and stroke care to Huntsville. Unable to complete the full questionnaire due to personal circumstances; provided a statement by email. Says South Muskoka hospital must have equal rights and opportunities; the hospital will only get busier. Calls driving to Huntsville for a baby or stroke care a potential life-and-death circumstance, which she says is wrong. Notes no beds now, people in hallways, and her own mother waiting in emerg overnight for admission. “Drive in either by car or ambulance up the highway to have a baby or to get stroke care may be a life and death circumstance and that is so wrong !!” (a few sentences) Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Gravenhurst · October 15, 2026 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?
Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bio

Christina Hunter

Christina Hunter is the current Ward 5 Councillor and Alternate District Councillor for Gravenhurst, and is running for District Councillor. She says she has enjoyed her first term working directly with residents, and is passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need. She is seeking the District seat because she believes there is still work to do in those areas and wants to be a voice for them at the District table.

Erin Strength

Erin Strength is the incumbent District Councillor, elected to council as a Ward Councillor in 2014 and as a District Councillor in 2022. She has lived full-time in Gravenhurst since she was seven and is a graduate of Gravenhurst Public and Gravenhurst High School. She spent 25 years as manager of a pharmacy and now runs her own business as a seniors assistant. She has served on the Committee of Adjustment, the Gravenhurst BIA and the Community and Planning Services Committee, and points to affordable housing advocacy, the Gravenhurst Health Hub, and four years of some of Muskoka's lowest tax levy increases as her record.

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead was born and raised in Muskoka and has called Gravenhurst home for more than five years, where he lives with his wife and son. He is the Executive Director of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, a role he has held for three years, and previously owned a marketing agency that worked with small businesses across the region. He also sits on the board of the Muskoka Community Land Trust, which works to create permanently affordable housing in Muskoka. His priorities are housing that local workers can afford, a vibrant year-round downtown, and protecting the lakes and forests.

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Penny Varney served as Ward 1 Councillor for the past eight years and is running for District Councillor. She has lived in Gravenhurst for 45 years; she owned Penny Varney Jewellery Gallery and Gifts for 15 years and co-owned Gravenhurst Pharmacy with her husband for 20 years. She started the Gravenhurst Breakfast program at the high school and the Gravenhurst Women's Centre, founded the Arts at the Albion Co-Op gallery, and helped bring a ladder truck to the Gravenhurst fire department. She is running at the District level because her top criteria - waste management, property taxes, environmental sustainability and the cost of housing - are largely handled there.

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns is the incumbent District Councillor, with more than 26 years of municipal service across multiple terms as a Gravenhurst Councillor and, more recently, as a District Councillor. She has served on the Health Services Committee and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit as vice-chair, with her mission being to move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and protect the environment. She describes a people-centred, collaborative leadership approach and says her commitment to Gravenhurst and all of Muskoka extends well beyond her elected role.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Christina Hunter campaigns on waste diversion and housing for those in deepest need.

Current Ward 5 Councillor and Alternate District Councillor; enjoyed her first term working directly with residents.
Passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need.
Seeks District Council vote to continue moving the dial on these issues.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“I'm passionate about waste diversion strategies and housing initiatives for those in the deepest need.”

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

Confidence:High

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Erin Strength runs on affordable housing, the Health Hub, low tax levies and waste initiatives.

Incumbent Ward Councillor (2014) and District Councillor (2022); full-time Gravenhurst resident since age 7.
Proponent of affordable housing on First St and Pine St; steady advocate of the Gravenhurst Health Hub and the Fire Department ladder truck.
Supported one of the lowest tax levy increases in Muskoka four years running; backed clear bags and garbage/recycling initiatives extending landfill life.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Erin was a proponent of affordable housing on First St and Pine St in Bracebridge. She has been a steady advocate of the Gravenhurst Health Hub.”

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

Confidence:High

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Jaden Hollingshead prioritizes affordable housing, a year-round downtown and environmental protection.

Executive Director of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce for three years; sits on the board of the Muskoka Community Land Trust.
Priorities: housing that people who work here can actually afford, a vibrant year-round downtown, protecting lakes and forests.
Wants Gravenhurst's voice to carry weight at both Town and District tables; believes government works best when residents see what and why something is decided.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“His priorities are housing that people who work here can actually afford, a vibrant downtown that stays busy year-round, protecting the lakes and forests that make this place what it is.”

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

Confidence:High

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

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

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Penny Varney is running for District Council on waste, taxes, environmental sustainability and housing.

Ward 1 Councillor for the past 8 years; 45-year Gravenhurst resident; business owner (jewellery gallery and pharmacy).
Top criteria: waste management, property taxes, and environmental sustainability; at the very top is housing and the cost of houses.
Says many of these are dealt with at the District level, which is why she is running for District Council.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Waste management, property taxes, and environmental sustainability are top criteria. Of course at the very top is housing and the cost of houses.”

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

Confidence:High

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Christina Hunter wants local obstetrics, ALC beds in seniors homes, and a final plan addressing both before funding.

Supports obstetrics staying in South Muskoka; driving to Huntsville from remote areas equals driving to Barrie, too far for maternity care.
Says common services should stay at both hospitals to limit transfers, without duplicating specialized services.
Favors adding ALC beds in seniors care homes like the Pines, Alexander and Muskoka Shores to relieve hospital beds.
Before endorsing a plan with funding attached she needs a final plan addressing the ALC plan and obstetrics.

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“As mentioned previously, driving to Huntsville for obstetrics for someone living in remote areas of South Muskoka would be the equivalent of driving to Barrie, which is too far for obstetrics care.”

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

Confidence:High

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Erin Strength supports the MAHC redevelopment model, fearing opposition risks losing the hospital, and backs the Pine Street site.

Happy to advocate for 60 beds as a starting point, understanding the plan starts at 46 and can expand.
Supports the current MAHC redevelopment model; fears fighting the proposal risks losing the new hospital entirely.
Says obstetrics absence would not break her support; hopes the Gravenhurst Health Hub could accommodate obstetrics services.
Supports the Pine Street site (closer than Royal Muskoka site for constituents) and Gravenhurst's municipal hospital share.
Wants transparency: uneasy about behind-closed-doors hospital discussions.

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“Once again, I am worried that if we continue to fight against the proposal that we have that we won't get anything.”

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

Confidence:High

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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

Sandy Cairns campaigns on moving the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and protecting the environment.

More than 26 years of municipal service, multiple terms as Gravenhurst Councillor and District Councillor.
Serves on the Health Services Committee and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit as Vice Chair.
Mission has been to actively move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward; focused on initiatives that protect the environment.

“My mission has been to actively move the Gravenhurst Health Hub forward and I'm focused on initiatives that protect our environment.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Sandy Cairns fights for equal rights at the South Muskoka hospital and warns against forcing births and stroke care to Huntsville.

Unable to complete the full questionnaire due to personal circumstances; provided a statement by email.
Says South Muskoka hospital must have equal rights and opportunities; the hospital will only get busier.
Calls driving to Huntsville for a baby or stroke care a potential life-and-death circumstance, which she says is wrong.
Notes no beds now, people in hallways, and her own mother waiting in emerg overnight for admission.

“Drive in either by car or ambulance up the highway to have a baby or to get stroke care may be a life and death circumstance and that is so wrong !!”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Growth & development

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

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

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Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

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Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

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Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Christina Hunter

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Erin Strength

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

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Results source: Town of Gravenhurst — Certification of Election Results, Clerk Kayla Thibeault, dated Oct 27, 2026

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Transit

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Government

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Roads & infrastructure

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Economy

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Healthcare

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Growth & development

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Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Social & community services

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Active transportation

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Arts & culture

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Data centres

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Water & waste

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Bylaw enforcement

Jaden Hollingshead ✓Elected (official result)

Penny Varney ✓Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns ✓Elected (official result)

Something wrong here?

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)

Jaden Hollingshead Elected (official result)

Penny Varney Elected (official result)

Sandy Cairns Elected (official result)