Positions
4 public records across 4 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 · 2026-05-28Supports prudent budgets and maintaining reserves while meeting required service levels.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Public statement · 2026-05-28
Supports prudent budgets and maintaining reserves while meeting required service levels.
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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.
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 · 2026-05-28In May, supported the township’s enhanced police-officer service.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Public statement · 2026-05-28
In May, supported the township’s enhanced police-officer service.
Context and limits
A later June request for costs and hours is recorded separately.
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Public accountability1 public record · 2026-06-25Sought details of enhanced police-officer coverage after residents raised speeding concerns.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Public statement · 2026-06-25
Sought details of enhanced police-officer coverage after residents raised speeding concerns.
- Proposed action
- Requested reporting on 2026 costs and hours.
Context and limits
OPP told the reporter the township is billed for actual service and not for periods when the position is vacant.
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Water & environment1 public record · 2026-05-28Supports alternative energy but opposes wind projects on prime farmland.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Public statement · 2026-05-28
Supports alternative energy but opposes wind projects on prime farmland.
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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 answer6 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 - 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 - Community life
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
The incumbent deputy mayor is completing his first term and is acclaimed for another. His public comments focus on service costs, farmland and municipal finances.
The incumbent deputy mayor is completing his first term and is acclaimed for another. His public comments focus on service costs, farmland and municipal finances.
Public history
Public statementsOn Public accountability
Public statementsOn Water & environment, Taxes & spending, Public services
Sources and updates
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Source
- East Zorra-Tavistock certified candidates Oct 1, 2026Official slate reviewed October 1; date is review date.
- Granthaven candidate interview May 28, 2026
- Granthaven report on enhanced-officer questions Jun 25, 2026
- East Zorra-Tavistock current council Oct 1, 2026Current public roster checked October 1, separately from next-term election status.