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John Creelman
Candidate for Mayor
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Creelman calls for careful budgeting and new revenue sources as provincial grants shrink and fixed costs rise.
- Notes almost 50% of taxes go to Dufferin County programs, ~25% of expenditures to OPP/fire services, and over 50% of the budget to roads.
- Provincial grants declined by $664,432 over four years while insurance costs rose double digits; calls for careful budgeting, in-year savings and new revenue sources beyond property taxes.
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“We must always balance spending with what we can afford.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Creelman demands a provincial wildfire plan for Mono's parks and county forest lands.
- Wants the Province to develop a comprehensive fire plan for Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve and Dufferin County Forest.
- Says relying on local fire departments and mutual aid in the event of a wildfire 'isn't good enough'.
“What we do not have from the Province is a comprehensive fire plan for its large tracts of land.”
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Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Creelman wants effective policing, higher fines for driving infractions and targeted road-safety work as OPP costs climb.
- Says OPP costs are projected to rise as much as 11% next year, on top of 11% last year and a 22% increase in 2025.
- Calls for effective policing, increased fines for driving infractions, and targeted road safety initiatives in areas of concern.
“For years now, I have called for effective policing and an increase in fines for driving infractions.”
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Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Creelman rejects Strong Mayor Powers for Mono as anti-democratic and wants every candidate on record.
- Opposes provincial Strong Mayor Powers for Mono, calling them anti-democratic and corrosive to collaborative council decision-making.
- Says every candidate in the election should be asked where they stand on Strong Mayor Powers.
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“We don’t need them, and I don’t want them.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Creelman calls for better-maintained Mono roads and county investment in Hockley, Mono Centre and Airport Roads.
- Wants Mono roads maintained in good repair and Dufferin County to invest in repairs to Hockley, Mono Centre and Airport Roads.
- Says repair needs in many locations are badly overdue.
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“In many locations, this is badly needed.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Creelman proposes a revived community litter-pickup day and stronger action on invasive species.
- Wants to restore a 'Make Mono Shine' litter pickup day, including garbage tags for residents who regularly clean side roads and parks, plus extended brush drop-off at the landfill after ice-storm damage.
- Calls for more public education and partnerships with Parks Ontario, conservation authorities and landowners on invasive species (Phragmites, Buckthorn, Dog-strangling vine).
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“Sadly, litter and garbage along our roads and in our parks are increasing.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · 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?
Creelman wants an overdue Official Plan and zoning review, fast action on monster homes and light pollution, and a streamlined approvals process.
- Says a review of Mono's Official Plan and Zoning By-law is overdue; some changes, including oversized 'Monster Homes' and light pollution, should not wait for a full review.
- Favours streamlining the planning application process to reduce wait times and eliminate red tape.
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“A review of Mono’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law is overdue.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · 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?
Creelman backs tougher by-law enforcement via an administrative penalties system for illegal land uses.
- Proud of progress cleaning up junk sites and illegal truck yards; says the Town must prepare for more illegal land use.
- Supports transitioning to an Administrative Penalties process (pending provincial approval) so fines can be set and collected efficiently.
- Wants faster, more responsive follow-up when residents report by-law breaches.
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“We must prepare for more illegal land use in the future.”
Source: johncreelman.com — campaign issues · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
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