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Targets $300,000 in recurring savings (subject to verification by Town staff); review contracts, consultants, software and vacancies; steer assessment growth to rate stabilization; reject borrowing that hides operating costs.

• Line-by-line budget and service review before any tax increase.
• Publish the tax impact of every proposed program or position.
• Says relief must come from permanent efficiencies, not depleted reserves.
• Review contracts, consultants, software and vacant positions.
• Direct a portion of assessment growth toward rate stabilization.
• Reject borrowing that merely hides routine operating costs.

Proposes publishing a five-year rural roads schedule, worst first; bundle nearby projects for better tender pricing; report work, costs and delays annually.

• Publish road rankings and planned construction years.
• Address drainage and culverts before resurfacing.
• Keep road-project savings inside the roads program.
• Says funding should come from existing allocations and senior-government grants, not a new road tax.
• Bundle nearby projects to improve tender pricing.
• Report completed work, costs and delays annually.

Wants rotating rural office hours and an annual ward service report; equal consideration does not mean identical services.

• Publish an annual Wards 3, 4 & 5 service and investment report.
• Clearly identify whether a concern belongs to the Town or the District.
• Provide telephone and in-person options, not online-only communication.
• Argues equal consideration does not always mean identical services.
• Decisions should reflect safety, accessibility, demonstrated need and value for taxpayers.
• Hold rotating rural office hours.

Supports small agriculture and homesteading; new lots where appropriate under provincial and District plans.

• Supports small agriculture and homesteading on land-sprawl questions.
• Some new lots can be created where appropriate under the PPS, CPP and District OP.

Supports responsible growth that respects Huntsville's rural character; new development should pay its fair share of infrastructure.

• Growth must not come at the expense of existing taxpayers or rural community character.
• Infrastructure and services must keep pace with new development.

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Founding board member and treasurer of the Muskoka Community Land Trust, working on local affordability solutions.

• Founding board member and treasurer of the Muskoka Community Land Trust.
• Says he has helped advance practical local solutions to housing affordability.

Supports strong local hospital services; any municipal hospital contribution must be transparent and not burden property taxpayers.

• Advocates for reliable access to healthcare in Huntsville.
• Municipal contribution must be financially responsible and fairly structured.

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Personal climate actions at home; efficient municipal facilities, fleet EVs, expanded green bins, LEED-standard builds.

• Planted trees; large vegetable garden and fruit trees.
• Sold the gas-powered boat — paddling now instead.
• Recycles and composts; upgraded insulation and windows; solar lighting.
• Efficient lighting and smart heating/cooling in municipal facilities.
• Personally suggested considering electric vehicles for the fleet.
• Wants to increase green bin service in Muskoka.
• Municipal and District projects built to LEED standards.

Supports practical measures for shoreline protection, drainage and runoff; policies need measurable local benefits.

• Protecting lakes, natural environment and dark skies matters to Muskoka's identity and economy.
• Environmental policies should weigh impacts on residents, farmers and property owners.

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Wants residents told plainly whether an issue is Town or District.

• Frames it as part of making representation accessible.

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Would build a business case for a rural recreation hub before committing money.

• Notes the Community Services Master Plan found an additional arena was not needed immediately.
• Would update participation data and compare arena, multi-use hub and covered rink options.
• Would not support construction without outside capital and a sustainable operating plan.

Advocate for reliable emergency coverage and volunteer recruitment.

• Platform point: reliable emergency coverage.
• Platform point: volunteer recruitment.

Supports better transit; says more work is required.

• Survey answer supports better transit implementation.
• Adds that more work is required here.

Favours practical, targeted transportation options over a one-size-fits-all transit expansion; look at community partnerships.

• Options should reflect Huntsville's geography and actual community needs.
• Consider partnerships with community organizations and accessible transportation providers; targeted services for seniors and residents with disabilities.

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