Housing
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Sandy Cairns
Candidate for District Councillor
Elected (official result)
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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
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 !!”
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Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Gravenhurst · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
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.”
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Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 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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