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Michael Mahovlich

Candidate for Councillor - Mclean Ward

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Michael Mahovlich wants more housing density in towns and a Lake of Bays cycling path.

  • Says Muskoka needs more housing options; community input is critical to achieve greater density in towns, not at the water's edge.
  • As a small business owner wants innovative, community-driven solutions to business red tape.
  • Calls a separated path around Lake of Bays a way to draw the community together and boost tourism, working with the District and MTO.
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“We are in need of more housing options in Muskoka. Community input is critical to ensure that we achieve greater density in towns, but not at the water's edge.”

Source: Michael Mahovlich for McLean Ward Councillor - campaign website · 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?

Michael Mahovlich prioritizes protecting natural shorelines and clean water while growing density in towns.

  • Says Lake of Bays is one of the last areas with natural shorelines and clean waters and must be protected.
  • Wants a hard look at loophole practices like nuisance mosquito spraying for unintended environmental and economic consequences.
  • Supports dark skies revisions pending public opinion and staff reporting.
  • Favors density in towns, not at the water's edge, to preserve the lakes.
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“Balancing economic development while maintaining natural shorelines is a top priority.”

Source: Michael Mahovlich for McLean Ward Councillor - campaign website · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Healthcare

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

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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?

Michael Mahovlich wants safe separated bike paths around Lake of Bays.

  • Says Muskoka lacks safe separated bike paths and could draw many more cycling enthusiasts.
  • Would work with the district and MTO on a path around Lake of Bays as a tourism draw, similar to Uxbridge.
  • As a cycling enthusiast supports growing pedestrian and cycling paths.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“A path around Lake of Bays would draw our community together in a new way and be a fabulous tourism draw, similar to other cycling hubs like Uxbridge.”

Source: Michael Mahovlich for McLean Ward Councillor - campaign website · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

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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