Housing
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← District and Township Councillor - Ward C/Ward 3
Barb Bridgeman
Candidate for District and Township Councillor - Ward C/Ward 3
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?
Barb Bridgeman opposes the District's $17-million housing factory and wants Muskoka Lakes to get value for its large District contribution.
- Says the Township of Muskoka Lakes contributes approximately 40% of District budget funds and wants appropriate expenditure back in the township.
- Opposes the District's proposed $17 million robotic housing-component factory; says governments lack the efficiency and expertise of private enterprise.
- Argues the public sector's role is land, capital or regulatory leverage while private developers, non-profits or co-ops handle construction and delivery.
- Promises to report on the issues and ask residents for their opinions; says she will be a strong voice for the township.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“The District of Muskoka is considering a capital investment of up to $17 million to establish a robotic housing-component factory. I applaud the effort to find a solution to the nationwide housing crisis. However, governments do not have the efficiency, expertise or experience of private enterprise.”
Source: Your Muskoka Taxes - Where do they go? (candidate newsletter) · 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?
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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?
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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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