Housing
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Marc Mantha
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?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Marc Mantha backs at least 60 beds and local maternity care, and ties municipal funding to a plan that meets future demand.
- Supports a minimum of 60 acute-care beds, believing population growth may exceed forecasts and infrastructure must be planned ahead.
- Says the Pine Street site information exists but must be made accessible in plain language; believes MAHC adequately demonstrated the site.
- Will only commit municipal taxpayer funding once satisfied the final plan provides adequate and equitable capacity for South Muskoka.
- Wants maternity care close to home wherever clinically appropriate; opposes routine transfers due to South Muskoka capacity limits.
- Undecided on the current model; wants important questions answered and adequacy measured against growth, aging and seasonal demand.
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“Healthcare infrastructure is too important to size only for today's needs. I support advocating for a minimum of 60 acute-care beds at the future South Muskoka hospital, while continuing to assess what will be required as our population and healthcare needs evolve.”
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?
Marc Mantha promises tax stewardship, bold housing action, health care for all and protection of Gravenhurst's character.
- Says growth brings opportunity and responsibility: excellence in municipal service, strong tax stewardship, thoughtful planning, infrastructure investment.
- Promises a bold approach to housing, economic opportunity, and primary healthcare for all.
- Wants to protect the character and natural beauty that make Gravenhurst special.
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“Gravenhurst is growing, and with growth comes both opportunity and responsibility: excellence in municipal service, strong tax stewardship, thoughtful planning, infrastructure investment, a bold approach to housing, economic opportunity, and primary healthcare for all, while protecting the character and natural beauty that make this town so 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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