Housing
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Matt Young
Candidate for Mayor
Elected (official result)
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Matt Young promises fiscal responsibility, community engagement and strong representation for Lake of Bays.
- Fiscal Responsibility: leading with a transparent, accountable approach to how the Township invests every tax dollar.
- Community Engagement: strengthening the relationship between Council and residents so every voice helps shape the future.
- Strong Representation: ensuring Lake of Bays' priorities are heard at District and provincial levels.
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“Fiscal Responsibility - Leading with a transparent, accountable approach to how the Township invests every tax dollar.”
Source: Matt Young For Lake of Bays Mayor - campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Matt Young wants year-round economic growth, local jobs, affordability and responsible development.
- Economic Growth: building on local strengths for a stronger, more diverse year-round economy.
- Business and Employment: keeping business and employment in the region so local growth benefits residents.
- Affordability: addressing rising costs of living and housing with a forward-looking economic strategy.
- Responsible Development: balancing economic growth with protecting the history and environment that define Lake of Bays.
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“Economic Growth - Building on local strengths to create a stronger, more diverse economy that supports our area year-round.”
Source: Matt Young For Lake of Bays Mayor - campaign website · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Matt Young wants responsible development with guardrails to protect Lake of Bays' environment and character.
- Responsible Development: Council must weigh not only what growth brings but how it affects residents, businesses, infrastructure and the environment.
- Guards: growth should come with the right guardrails to protect lakes, shorelines, parks, natural environment and community character.
- Community Care: supporting residents at every stage of life so they can live, grow and age in Lake of Bays.
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“Matt believes Council must consider not only what growth can bring, but how that growth will affect local residents, businesses, infrastructure, and the environment.”
Source: Matt Young For Lake of Bays Mayor - 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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