Candidate for Councillor — Ward 6 · Ward 6 (Brunel)
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Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 12 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Wants Council to examine spending and show residents the value.
“Residents deserve to know they are getting good value for their tax dollars.”
Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Focuses on rural basics — roads, bridges, snow removal and cell service.
“Living in Brunel Ward means that roads, bridges, snow removal, safe intersections, reliable cell service and other essential services matter.”
Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
How would this person actually govern?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Will do her homework and ask questions — and residents deserve to understand why decisions are made.
“I will ask questions, do my homework, look carefully at the information in front of me, and take the concerns of Brunel residents seriously. When decisions are made, I believe residents deserve to understand why.”
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Wants to be reachable, and for residents to feel heard even when they disagree.
“You may not always get the answer you hoped for, but you should always feel heard, respected, and represented.”
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Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
How much should Huntsville grow, and where?
Wants infrastructure and services to keep pace with growth.
“I believe development should be thoughtful and responsible, with infrastructure and services keeping pace with growth, while respecting our natural environment and character of our neighbourhoods.”
Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
Can people who work here afford to live here?
Wants more housing choices so people are not priced out of Brunel.
“People shouldn’t have to leave the community they love simply because they can no longer afford to live here.”
Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
Can I see a doctor, and how will we pay for the new hospital?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Who is protecting the lakes and the night sky?
Says lakes, forests and dark skies belong in every growth decision.
“Protecting our lakes, forests and dark skies should remain part of the conversation as desicions [sic] about future growth are made.”
Source: Kirsty Koop campaign website — My Priorities · September 13, 2026
Is the two-tier system working for Huntsville, or costing us?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Will there be decent work here, and a downtown worth walking to?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Can you get around safely without a car, and are the parks and trails looked after?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Who shows up when you call 911, and do they have what they need?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Can you get where you need to go if you do not drive?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
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