Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Jeff Bird
Candidate for Township Councillor - Ward A/Ward 1
In their own words
This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.
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?
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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?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Jeff Bird wants at least 60 beds, local obstetrics and says the Pine Street site is too small.
- Wants at least 60 acute-care beds or more depending on local need.
- Says local service is critical and transporting patients to Huntsville is a poor solution for South Muskoka.
- Obstetrical care in South Muskoka is critical; the Pine Street site at 45 acres seems too small for future development.
- Does not support the current MAHC redevelopment model; says lives are at risk without planning for growth.
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“At 45 acres, the proposed site seems too small for future development. 60 to 80 acres seems more appropriate to me.”
Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Muskoka Lakes · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
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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Think we got something wrong?
Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Every one is logged and answered, and corrections about a candidate’s own positions get priority.