Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Jo Morphy
Candidate for Mayor
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?
Jo Morphy pledges accountable leadership, stewardship of resources and protection of the lakes.
- Twice-elected Town Councillor and past president of the Muskoka Bay Property Owners Association, nearly a decade of service.
- Business background with an analytical mind; emphasizes strong regional relationships.
- Cares deeply about the lakes and their ecosystems; protecting the lakes means protecting the Town.
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“Jo cares deeply about the lakes and their ecosystems, and knows that protecting the lakes means protecting the Town.”
Source: Candidate Profiles - Town of Gravenhurst official election page · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Jo Morphy wants a full-service South Muskoka hospital with at least 60 beds and local obstetrics, and rejects the transfer model.
- Wants a full-service hospital, not a smaller one, while the population is growing; supports a minimum of 60 acute-care beds.
- Opposes the transfer model: once she arrives at her local hospital the only acceptable transfer is for immediate specialized care.
- Supports maintaining fully functioning obstetrics in South Muskoka.
- Would not commit municipal taxpayer funding to a plan that leaves South Muskoka behind.
- Does not support the current MAHC redevelopment model as equitable for South Muskoka residents.
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“I do not like the transfer model. I dislike the idea that I have to triage whatever situation I am dealing with before deciding to go to Bracebridge or Orillia because I do not want to end up as far away as Huntsville.”
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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Think we got something wrong?
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