Positions
6 public records across 6 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 · 2026-09-24Targets tax increases near inflation, ideally 2%–4%.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-24
Targets tax increases near inflation, ideally 2%–4%.
- Proposed action
- Review efficiencies and delay discretionary spending before reducing frontline services.
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Roads & infrastructure1 public record · 2026-09-24Wants traffic calming and a response to heavy truck traffic in Tavistock.
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-24
Wants traffic calming and a response to heavy truck traffic in Tavistock.
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Growth & planning1 public record · 2026-09-24Prioritizes farmland and growth within settlement boundaries.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-24
Prioritizes farmland and growth within settlement boundaries.
- Proposed action
- Use infill, brownfields and suitable density; require growth to cover its costs.
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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 & business1 public record · 2026-08-21Wants to revitalize Tavistock’s downtown and bring back events that attract visitors and spending.
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Public statement · 2026-08-21
Wants to revitalize Tavistock’s downtown and bring back events that attract visitors and spending.
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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 servicesNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
Which public services would you improve, and how?
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 accountability1 public record · 2026-09-24Promises to explain the reasoning, trade-offs and financial effects behind votes.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-24
Promises to explain the reasoning, trade-offs and financial effects behind votes.
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Water & environment1 public record · 2026-09-24Opposes utility-scale energy on prime farmland or without documented local support.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-24
Opposes utility-scale energy on prime farmland or without documented local support.
- Proposed action
- Would consider data centres only on serviced industrial land without taxpayer connection subsidies or harm to local water and power systems.
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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 answer4 topics without a public answer
- Housing
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
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 services
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Community life
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
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Background
A co-owner of Madmash Brewery with a technology and product-management background, Ross grew up in Tavistock and wants small-business experience represented on council.
A co-owner of Madmash Brewery with a technology and product-management background, Ross grew up in Tavistock and wants small-business experience represented on council.
Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Roads & infrastructure, Growth & planning, Public accountability, Water & environment
- Targets tax increases near inflation, ideally 2%–4%. Candidate questionnaire
- Wants traffic calming and a response to heavy truck traffic in Tavistock. Candidate questionnaire
- Prioritizes farmland and growth within settlement boundaries. Candidate questionnaire
- Promises to explain the reasoning, trade-offs and financial effects behind votes. Candidate questionnaire
- Opposes utility-scale energy on prime farmland or without documented local support. Candidate questionnaire
Public statementsOn Downtown & business
Sources and updates
Jon Ross / 104.7 Heart FM Source
- East Zorra-Tavistock certified candidates Oct 1, 2026Official slate reviewed October 1; date is review date.
- Heart FM candidate interview Aug 21, 2026
- Candidate answers published by Stand4Oxford Sep 24, 2026Candidate answers; publication is an advocacy organization. Summaries are editorial paraphrases; no response status is imported as our own outreach.