Positions
3 public records across 3 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 & spending1 public record · 2026-08-19Calls for County decisions to reflect what households can afford.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Public statement · 2026-08-19
Calls for County decisions to reflect what households can afford.
- Proposed action
- Review County tax increases and spending.
Context and limits
No numerical tax target is given.
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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.
Housing1 public record · 2026-08-19Criticizes the County purchase of the former Woodstock YMCA building.
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Public statement · 2026-08-19
Criticizes the County purchase of the former Woodstock YMCA building.
Context and limits
This does not establish opposition to every homelessness service or a proposed alternative operating model.
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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 · 2026-08-19Criticizes increased garbage bag-tag prices.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Public statement · 2026-08-19
Criticizes increased garbage bag-tag prices.
Context and limits
The interview does not specify his preferred price or replacement revenue.
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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 lifeNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
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.
Still to answer7 topics without a public answer
- 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 - 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 - Community life
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
Certified 2026 mayoral candidate in East Zorra-Tavistock. The mayor also serves on Oxford County Council; certification is not an election result.
Certified 2026 mayoral candidate in East Zorra-Tavistock. The mayor also serves on Oxford County Council; certification is not an election result.
Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Public services, Housing
- Calls for County decisions to reflect what households can afford. Public statement
- Criticizes increased garbage bag-tag prices. Public statement
- Criticizes the County purchase of the former Woodstock YMCA building. Public statement
Sources and updates
Don Edmiston / 104.7 Heart FM Source
- East Zorra-Tavistock certified candidates
- Oxford County — 2026 elections
- Heart FM — Don Edmiston candidate interview Aug 19, 2026