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BURTON, Mike

Candidate for Councillor Ward 4

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.

Penalize empty buildings more aggressively through property taxes.

  • Empty buildings should face more aggressive property tax penalties
“Empty buildings should be penalized more aggressively via property taxes.”

(a page or more)

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

Encourage affordable housing by adjusting development charges based on affordable units included.

  • Affordable and supportive housing needed; private sector will not supply supportive housing
  • Adjust development charges based on the number of affordable units in a project
“There is a need for affordable and "supportive" housing. The latter will not be supplied by the private sector. Affordable housing can be encouraged by adjusting development charges based upon the number of affordable units included in the project.”

(a page or more)

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

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

Opposes $30M+ legacy spending like a streetcar house - says the city needs a house for humans.

  • Council spent over $30M on legacy projects like a house for a streetcar
  • We need a house for humans instead
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Council has spent over $30 Million on legacy projects such as a "house" for a street car! We need a "house" for humans!”

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Committed to transparent and accountable representation that puts residents first.

  • Transparent and accountable representation
  • Residents first
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“I am committed to transparent and accountable representation that puts residents first.”

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Repair Ward 4 streets; ETR must repair rail crossings on Kildare and Hall Ave.

  • Some Ward 4 streets must be repaired
  • ETR must repair rail crossings on Kildare and Hall Ave
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Some of our Ward 4 streets must be repaired. ETR must repair rail crossings on Kildare and Hall Ave.”

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Eliminate patio fees charged to restaurants to support local businesses.

  • Local businesses are the backbone of the community
  • Eliminate restaurant patio fees
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Local businesses are the backbone of our community. Eliminate the patio fees charged to restaurants.”

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

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?

Fund arts, culture and recreation with private-sector funding supplementing public funding.

  • Concerted effort to fund arts, culture and recreation sites
  • Private-sector funding to supplement public funding
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Concerted effort to Fund Arts, Culture and Recreation sites and activities with private sector funding to supplement public funding.”

Source: Mike Burton - Ward 4 campaign website

Confidence:High

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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