Positions
18 public records across 9 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 & spending3 public records · 2026-10-01Improve value for taxes and control spending; he does not promise immediate tax cuts.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Improve value for taxes and control spending; he does not promise immediate tax cuts.
- Proposed action
- Ask departments to identify potential savings.
Timestamped interview evidence
He says immediate tax cuts are unrealistic and seeks departmental savings and better service value, using grants and community fundraising for major facilities.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Seeks annual tax increases in the low single digits, as close to inflation and assessment growth as possible, without promising an exact number. Says he would protect police and fire services, examine management and administrative overhead, and defer discretionary recreation capital until there is a credible partner-funded plan. Commits to reply within a few business days, even if only to acknowledge investigation.
Source passage: Q 3 and Q 6 (received September 22)
Context and limits
Not a fixed tax ceiling. Quoted 43-cent share and $85m facility estimate are unverified candidate figures. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Candidate account · Date not stated
Favours a leaner budget and scrutiny of spending efficiency.
- Proposed action
- Review decisions for value and waste.
Context and limits
No quantified saving or tax target is provided.
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Roads & infrastructureNo public statement indexed under this topicWhat would you do?
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
No public statement is indexed under this topic. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Growth & planning2 public records · 2026-10-01Control growth better so infrastructure can catch up.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Control growth better so infrastructure can catch up.
- Proposed action
- Ask provincial and federal representatives to help fund the services required by growth expectations.
Context and limits
Earlier reviewed interview summary retained. No matching timestamp was supplied in the October 2 evidence brief; do not treat this as independently audio-verified.
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Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Favours infill and serviced land before farmland; leans toward unwilling-host status for large energy projects unless affected residents support them. Would weigh decommissioning responsibility and seek enforceable local benefits. Supports practical resilience and stormwater investment with measurable benefit.
Source passage: Q 7–8 and Q 11
Context and limits
Conditional leaning, not absolute renewable-energy opposition; Q 11 does not offer a CO2-science conclusion. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Housing1 public record · 2026-10-01Match housing types to residents' needs and make approvals more predictable.
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Match housing types to residents' needs and make approvals more predictable.
- Proposed action
- Consult residents and realtors; coordinate clear permit timelines with the county.
Context and limits
He questions stacked walk-up housing being presented as suitable for seniors.
Timestamped interview evidence
He would consult residents and realtors on housing needs, questions stacked townhomes for seniors and wants streamlined permits with predictable city-county timelines.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 14:13–15:50 · Watch 17:34–17:59
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Downtown & business2 public records · 2026-10-01Increase downtown patrols and help businesses understand available responses to safety problems.
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Increase downtown patrols and help businesses understand available responses to safety problems.
- Proposed action
- Support businesses protecting staff and premises, and encourage residents to shop locally.
Timestamped interview evidence
He seeks more downtown patrols, clearer support for businesses facing safety problems and stronger local shopping.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 29:14–29:56 · Watch 30:38–31:09 · Watch 32:18–32:25
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Public statement · Date not stated
Would have reduced downtown project spending.
Context and limits
Believes similar benefits could cost less; no comparative cost study is provided.
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Children & recreation3 public records · 2026-10-01Seek grants and user-group partnerships for recreation facilities; favour a year-round indoor pool.
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Seek grants and user-group partnerships for recreation facilities; favour a year-round indoor pool.
- Proposed action
- Explore reducing youth sport registration costs.
- Reasoning
- He sees year-round use as better taxpayer value.
Timestamped interview evidence
He prefers a year-round indoor pool, more teen-oriented parks and lower youth recreation participation costs.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 24:50–25:45 · Watch 26:19–27:29
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Seeks annual tax increases in the low single digits, as close to inflation and assessment growth as possible, without promising an exact number. Says he would protect police and fire services, examine management and administrative overhead, and defer discretionary recreation capital until there is a credible partner-funded plan. Commits to reply within a few business days, even if only to acknowledge investigation.
Source passage: Q 3 and Q 6 (received September 22)
Context and limits
Not a fixed tax ceiling. Quoted 43-cent share and $85m facility estimate are unverified candidate figures. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Public statement · Date not stated
Proposes an ad hoc committee for the recreation centre.
- Proposed action
- Bring users and potential community partners into a funding-plan discussion.
Context and limits
A committee proposal, not evidence that partner funding is committed.
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Public services3 public records · 2026-10-01Make homelessness prevention and assistance a community priority.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Make homelessness prevention and assistance a community priority.
- Proposed action
- Support local service organizations and publicize available financial-literacy and budgeting programs.
Context and limits
He distinguishes addiction, mental-health needs and disruptive life events as routes into homelessness.
Timestamped interview evidence
He distinguishes addiction, mental-health needs and crisis-driven homelessness and supports coordinated local organizations, centralized help and preventive community programs.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 18:36–19:53 · Watch 20:08–22:39
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Would consider useful crime-solving tools but does not prioritize Flock-style cameras. Wants council approval and continuing oversight of municipal access restrictions, defined expiry or renewal, and public explanations.
Source passage: Q 14–15
Context and limits
No inferred blanket rejection of surveillance. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Public statement · Date not stated
Wants a drop-off option after missed waste or recycling collection.
Context and limits
Recycling producer responsibility and municipal waste roles would need to be addressed.
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Public accountability4 public records · Response received 2026-09-22Seeks annual tax increases in the low single digits, as close to inflation and assessment growth as possible, without promising an exact number. Says he would protect police and fire services, examine management and administrative overhead, and defer discretionary recreation capital until there is a credible partner-funded plan. Commits to reply within a few business days, even if only to acknowledge investigation.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Seeks annual tax increases in the low single digits, as close to inflation and assessment growth as possible, without promising an exact number. Says he would protect police and fire services, examine management and administrative overhead, and defer discretionary recreation capital until there is a credible partner-funded plan. Commits to reply within a few business days, even if only to acknowledge investigation.
Source passage: Q 3 and Q 6 (received September 22)
Context and limits
Not a fixed tax ceiling. Quoted 43-cent share and $85m facility estimate are unverified candidate figures. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Favours narrow justified environmental rules with compensation or alternatives where practicable; merit/need-based hiring/services; opposes blanket taxpayer-funded mandatory DEI training while supporting demonstrably useful accessibility/customer-service training.
Source passage: Q 10 and Q 12
Context and limits
The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Would challenge unfunded or unsuitable provincial direction, keep operations with staff and policy/budget responsibility with elected council, and disclose outside-framework influences while evaluating policies on Woodstock merits.
Source passage: Q 2, Q 4, Q 13
Context and limits
The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Candidate account · Date not stated
Wants feedback before council votes.
- Proposed action
- Open direct two-way communication with residents.
Context and limits
No formal delivery method or minimum consultation period is specified.
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Water & environment3 public records · Response received 2026-09-22Favours infill and serviced land before farmland; leans toward unwilling-host status for large energy projects unless affected residents support them. Would weigh decommissioning responsibility and seek enforceable local benefits. Supports practical resilience and stormwater investment with measurable benefit.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Favours infill and serviced land before farmland; leans toward unwilling-host status for large energy projects unless affected residents support them. Would weigh decommissioning responsibility and seek enforceable local benefits. Supports practical resilience and stormwater investment with measurable benefit.
Source passage: Q 7–8 and Q 11
Context and limits
Conditional leaning, not absolute renewable-energy opposition; Q 11 does not offer a CO2-science conclusion. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Would support a data centre only with demonstrated net benefit, binding jobs/tax/infrastructure agreements, capacity and no subsidy or rate burden for existing residents.
Source passage: Q 9
Context and limits
The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-22
Favours narrow justified environmental rules with compensation or alternatives where practicable; merit/need-based hiring/services; opposes blanket taxpayer-funded mandatory DEI training while supporting demonstrably useful accessibility/customer-service training.
Source passage: Q 10 and Q 12
Context and limits
The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Community life1 public recordWants emergency services equipped for faster response.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Candidate account · Date not stated
Wants emergency services equipped for faster response.
- Proposed action
- Prioritize emergency-service resources.
Context and limits
No staffing model or performance target is given.
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Still to answer1 topics without a public answer
- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
Business owner with international trade and logistics experience running for City Council.
Bloxsidge and his family have called Woodstock home for almost 20 years. He and his wife built a business involving international trade and logistics.
He connects that problem-solving experience to public spending and service delivery, while emphasizing that an individual councillor must work with six colleagues to make decisions.
Full interview
Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Housing, Public services, Children & recreation, Downtown & business
- Improve value for taxes and control spending; he does not promise immediate tax cuts. Candidate interview
- Control growth better so infrastructure can catch up. Candidate interview
- Match housing types to residents' needs and make approvals more predictable. Candidate interview
- Make homelessness prevention and assistance a community priority. Candidate interview
- Seek grants and user-group partnerships for recreation facilities; favour a year-round indoor pool. Candidate interview
- Increase downtown patrols and help businesses understand available responses to safety problems. Candidate interview
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Water & environment, Public services, Public accountability
- Seeks annual tax increases in the low single digits, as close to inflation and assessment growth as possible, without promising an exact number. Says he would protect police and fire services, examine management and administrative overhead, and defer discretionary recreation capital until there is a credible partner-funded plan. Commits to reply within a few business days, even if only to acknowledge investigation. Attributed written statement
- Favours infill and serviced land before farmland; leans toward unwilling-host status for large energy projects unless affected residents support them. Would weigh decommissioning responsibility and seek enforceable local benefits. Supports practical resilience and stormwater investment with measurable benefit. Attributed written statement
- Would support a data centre only with demonstrated net benefit, binding jobs/tax/infrastructure agreements, capacity and no subsidy or rate burden for existing residents. Attributed written statement
- Favours narrow justified environmental rules with compensation or alternatives where practicable; merit/need-based hiring/services; opposes blanket taxpayer-funded mandatory DEI training while supporting demonstrably useful accessibility/customer-service training. Attributed written statement
- Would consider useful crime-solving tools but does not prioritize Flock-style cameras. Wants council approval and continuing oversight of municipal access restrictions, defined expiry or renewal, and public explanations. Attributed written statement
- Would challenge unfunded or unsuitable provincial direction, keep operations with staff and policy/budget responsibility with elected council, and disclose outside-framework influences while evaluating policies on Woodstock merits. Attributed written statement
Public statementsOn Downtown & business, Children & recreation, Public services
- Would have reduced downtown project spending. Public statement
- Proposes an ad hoc committee for the recreation centre. Public statement
- Wants a drop-off option after missed waste or recycling collection. Public statement
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Community life, Public accountability
- Favours a leaner budget and scrutiny of spending efficiency. Candidate account
- Wants emergency services equipped for faster response. Candidate account
- Wants feedback before council votes. Candidate account
Sources and updates
Dave Bloxsidge campaign Source
- Returning Officer certified candidate certificate Aug 27, 2026
- Candidate campaign biography
- Candidate answers: WoodstockCandidates.ca
- Stand4Oxford · advocacy questionnaire Sep 22, 2026Published candidate responses and publisher questions; see the profile for the passages used. Receipt date is distinct from publication.