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Deb Tait

Deputy Mayor-County Councillor · Woodstock

Deb Tait

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City–County Councillor · County Councillor
2026 election
Deputy Mayor-County Councillor · Certified
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Taxes & spending2 public records · 2026-10-01Prioritizes existing assets and basic services over new spending.

What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?

Candidate interview · 2026-10-01

Prioritizes existing assets and basic services over new spending.

Proposed action
Use asset-management needs to guide road and building maintenance.

Candidate account · Date not stated

Emphasizes tax affordability and says County budget increases are unsustainable.

Context and limits

She reports opposing three of four County budgets; specific motions and roll calls need checking.

Roads & infrastructure2 public records · 2026-10-01Believes Sunday bus service is becoming necessary.

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Candidate interview · 2026-10-01

Believes Sunday bus service is becoming necessary.

Proposed action
Reconsider service expansion while cutting discretionary extras.

Context and limits

Cites an earlier annual estimate of about $450,000; this is her account, not a verified current quote.

Public statement · Date not stated

Prioritizes existing buildings, roads and water/sewer renewal.

Context and limits

Local and County ownership must be distinguished; no costed schedule accompanies the answer.

Growth & planning2 public records · 2026-09-24Says she lacks enough information to support or oppose data centres.

Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?

Candidate statement published elsewhere · 2026-09-24

Says she lacks enough information to support or oppose data centres.

Authority
A councillor can propose and vote; implementation requires the responsible authority and approved resources.
Still to answer
  • What evidence would make you support or oppose a specific proposal?
Reasoning
Wants electricity, water, land and municipal-service demands considered.

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Deb Tait — submitted candidate answers · 2026-09-24 · Response received by publisher; publication date not separately established

Public statement · Date not stated

Questions reduced setbacks, high density and parking reductions.

Context and limits

Cites green-space, runoff and parking concerns; specific applications require their own assessment.

Housing1 public record · 2026-10-01Supports the HART Hub and substance-free transitional housing after treatment.

What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?

Candidate interview · 2026-10-01

Supports the HART Hub and substance-free transitional housing after treatment.

Proposed action
Direct more support toward recovery and appropriate follow-on housing.

Context and limits

Opposes mixing people leaving detox with active drug use.

Downtown & business1 public recordReports opposition to the downtown streetscape.

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Candidate account · Date not stated

Reports opposition to the downtown streetscape.

Context and limits

This is her stated position; do not infer opposition to every future downtown investment.

Children & recreation2 public records · 2026-10-01Supports a new recreation facility at a manageable pace.

What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?

Candidate interview · 2026-10-01

Supports a new recreation facility at a manageable pace.

Proposed action
Seek provincial funding and community fundraising before committing major spending.

Candidate account · Date not stated

Reports opposing demolition of Lions Pool.

Context and limits

The statement does not set out a costed alternative.

Public services2 public records · 2026-10-01Wants lower garbage bag-tag charges.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Public statement · Date not stated

Wants garbage bag tags returned to $1.

Proposed action
Base user fees on service cost recovery.

Context and limits

This is a County fee proposal, not an adopted rate or a verified cost-recovery calculation.

Public accountability1 public record · 2026-10-01Wants stronger Woodstock representation and more local service control.

How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?

Candidate interview · 2026-10-01

Wants stronger Woodstock representation and more local service control.

Proposed action
Seek municipal control over planning, water and garbage.

Context and limits

Says separation would require a provincial decision.

Water & environment2 public records · 2026-09-24Opposes large-scale wind or solar developments.

What will you do to protect water and the local environment?

Candidate statement published elsewhere · 2026-09-24

Opposes large-scale wind or solar developments.

Authority
A councillor can propose and vote; implementation requires the responsible authority and approved resources.

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Deb Tait — submitted candidate answers · 2026-09-24 · Response received by publisher; publication date not separately established

Candidate statement published elsewhere · 2026-09-24

Opposes charging municipal taxpayers for costly climate initiatives, citing a County climate-specialist position.

Authority
A councillor can propose and vote; implementation requires the responsible authority and approved resources.
Reasoning
Views emissions regulation as a provincial and federal responsibility.

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Deb Tait — submitted candidate answers · 2026-09-24 · Response received by publisher; publication date not separately established
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 answer1 topics without a public answer
  • What evidence would make you support or oppose a specific proposal?

Background

Woodstock City–County councillor. Questions County budget growth and proposes returning garbage bag tags to $1.

Striking Committee

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    Public history

    Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Housing, Public accountability, Public services, Children & recreation, Roads & infrastructure
    Public statementsOn Water & environment, Growth & planning
    Public statementsOn Roads & infrastructure, Public services, Growth & planning
    Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Downtown & business, Children & recreation

    Sources and updates

    City of Woodstock Source · 2026

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