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KASCHAK, Gary

Candidate for Councillor Ward 8

Elected (official result)

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?

Work with provincial and federal partners on affordable housing, addiction, mental health and homelessness.

  • Pursue partnerships with provincial and federal governments
  • Links affordable housing to drug addiction, mental health services and curbing homelessness
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“Continue working with Provincial & Federal partners on affordable housing, drug addiction, mental health services and curbing homelessness”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Keep property taxes as low as possible while remaining fiscally prudent.

  • Commits to keeping property tax increases as low as possible
  • Pairs low taxes with fiscal prudence in city spending
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“Keep property taxes as low as possible while remaining fiscally prudent”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Supports the Safety Village and works with Windsor Police on community safety and compliance.

  • Backs the Safety Village program
  • Works with Windsor Police to promote safety and compliance
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“A strong supporter of the Safety Village and continually working with Windsor Police to promote safety and compliance in our community”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

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?

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

Welcomes Ward 8 road upgrades and credits city administration for improving vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

  • Announces road upgrades in Ward 8 alongside the $8.9M rehabilitation program
  • Credits city administration for improving vehicle and pedestrian traffic
“I'm pleased to announce these terrific upgrades and improvements on a couple vital roads as well as other residential roads in dire need. Kudos to City administration in working with me to improve vehicle and pedestrian traffic moving forward.”

(reported remarks)

Source: Investing Responsibly: $8.9 Million for Road Rehabilitation and Repair in Wards 8, 9, and 10

Confidence:High

Continue improving Ward 8 roads including Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation and Empress.

  • Commits to continued road improvements across Ward 8
  • Names Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation and Empress streets
“Continue improving roads, including Adstoll, Reginald, Buckingham, Westminster, Coronation, Empress and others”

(a page or more)

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

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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?

Keep developing Ward 8 parks, with further upgrades to some of the ward's 11 parks.

  • Continue developing and improving Ward 8 parks
  • Further upgrades to some of the ward's 11 parks
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“Continue developing and improving Ward 8 parks, with further upgrades to some of the Ward's 11 parks”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 campaign website

Confidence:High

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?

Work toward a Ward 8 community centre with programming for residents of all ages.

  • Wants a community centre for Ward 8
  • Programming for residents of all ages
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“Work toward bringing a community centre to Ward 8, with programming for residents of all ages”

Source: Gary Kaschak - Ward 8 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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