Housing
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Mike Jefford
Candidate for Councillor - Ridout Ward
In their own words
dorset.ca — Mike Jefford’s campaign website, opens in a new tab
Where they stand
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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?
Mike Jefford wants to help local entrepreneurs stay open year-round and keep regulations targeted.
- Recognized the need to help Dorset and Baysville entrepreneurs stay open in shoulder and winter seasons despite slower sales.
- Wants residents to have meaningful work opportunities in the communities.
- Government must respect personal agency and property rights; regulations should be laser-focused on real problems, not large blanket by-laws.
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“Many entrepreneurs in Dorset and Baysville give a big effort to remain open over the shoulder and winter seasons despite slower sales. I recognized a need and opportunity to help them.”
Source: Councillor (Ridout Ward) biography - Township of Lake of Bays official election page · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Mike Jefford wants shoreline protection, government efficiency and year-round community support.
- Platform themes: supporting entrepreneurs, shoreline protection, government efficiency, respecting rights and agency, year-round communities.
- Wants to protect lake health and support responsible development.
- Would continue the previous administration's commitment to shoreline buffers and the natural beauty of the township and lakes.
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“Supporting entrepreneurs, shoreline protection, government efficiency, respecting rights/agency and developing year-round communities.”
Source: Mike Jefford for Ridout Ward - 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?
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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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