Positions
2 public records across 2 topics. Read the position, proposed action, context and original evidence together.
Look for cost, timing and who has authority to act. A published statement is not automatically a complete plan or an answer to the question below. Missing records do not mean a candidate declined to answer.
Taxes & spendingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Roads & infrastructureNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Growth & planningNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
HousingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Downtown & businessNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Children & recreationNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Public services1 public record · 2026-09-23Pointed to reduced concern about internet service in the budget survey as a possible sign of progress.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Public statement · 2026-09-23
Pointed to reduced concern about internet service in the budget survey as a possible sign of progress.
Context and limits
A councillor’s interpretation of survey responses, not a measured broadband-coverage result.
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Public accountabilityNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Water & environmentNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Community life1 public record · 2022 statementIn 2022, supported a long-term sustainability plan with community engagement and fairness.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Earlier statement · 2022 statement
In 2022, supported a long-term sustainability plan with community engagement and fairness.
Context and limits
Historical campaign position; current-term action is recorded separately.
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Public-service roles and recorded actions
Recorded action · 2026-02-04
Seconded the carried request for County options to reduce Plattsville water-hardness impacts.
- Recorded action
- Seconded resolution 2026-02-04-11 requesting County review and a report back.
- Authority
- Oxford County operates the municipal drinking-water system; the Township requested a review.
Context and limits
The motion states that water meets provincial standards and is safe to drink. It seeks options; it does not approve a softening project.
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Recorded action · 2026-02-04
Seconded the carried direction to send provincial support for school-bus stop-arm camera systems.
- Recorded action
- Seconded resolution 2026-02-04-05 directing staff to prepare the support letter.
- Authority
- Township advocacy to provincial ministries; the motion is not a local camera procurement.
Context and limits
The record establishes the letter direction, not camera installation or its results.
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Recorded action · 2025 statement
Seconded the carried motion to defer the Bowcott animal-crematorium planning applications.
Context and limits
A documented 2025 action on a specific proposal, not a general 2026 platform.
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Still to answer8 topics without a public answer
- Taxes & spending
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Growth & planning
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Housing
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Downtown & business
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Children & recreation
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Public accountability
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Water & environment
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
A chartered professional accountant and incumbent councillor, Demarest’s public record includes Habitat for Humanity in Drumbo and rural economic-development work.
A chartered professional accountant and incumbent councillor, Demarest’s public record includes Habitat for Humanity in Drumbo and rural economic-development work.
Public history
Public statementsOn Public services
Recorded actionsOn Water & environment, Roads & infrastructure
Recorded actionsOn Growth & planning
Public statementsOn Community life
Sources and updates
Nancy Demarest / 104.7 Heart FM Source · 2022-09-07
- Blandford-Blenheim certified candidates Oct 1, 2026Official slate reviewed October 1; date is review date.
- Heart FM candidate interview Sep 7, 2022
- Brant Beacon report on September 16 council discussion Sep 23, 2026
- Official Blandford-Blenheim council minutes, October 1 2025 Oct 1, 2025Resolution 2025-10-01-05. Moving/seconding a motion is stated precisely; no individual roll-call vote is invented.
- Blandford-Blenheim current council Oct 1, 2026Current public roster checked October 1, separately from next-term election status.