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John Redins

Candidate for Ward 10 Gloucester-Southgate Councillor

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Transparent inventory of market housing, underused stock and vacancy rates in Gloucester-Southgate

  • Create an ongoing, transparent inventory of market housing in Gloucester-Southgate
  • Record underused stock, vacancy rates and other local needs to inform policy decisions
“Create an active housing market inventory: Create an ongoing, transparent inventory of market housing in Gloucester-Southgate. Recording information surrounding underused stock, vacancy rates and other local needs to inform policy decisions.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Housing platforms of municipal candidates a key consideration in this fall's election

Confidence:High

Require new housing developments to set aside at least a quarter of units for social/affordable housing

  • Commit to advancing at least one new affordable housing project in the ward during his term
  • Require new housing developments to set aside at least one quarter of units for social and affordable housing
“I will introduce a requirement for new housing developments to set aside at least one quarter of their units for social and affordable housing.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Housing platforms of municipal candidates a key consideration in this fall's election

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Raise property taxes on vacant lots to push owners to develop or sell

  • Vacant and underused lots are wasted opportunities to build housing and boost economic activity
  • Leverage a vacant property tax to push owners to either develop or sell
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Raise property taxes on vacant lots: Vacant and underused lots are wasted opportunities to build housing and boost our ward's economic activity. I will leverage a vacant property tax to push owners to either develop or sell these sites, boosting construction activity.”

Source: Housing platforms of municipal candidates a key consideration in this fall's election

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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