Positions
18 public records across 10 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 · Undated 2026 questionnaireSutherland’s undated questionnaire describes a goal of halting tax rises. His September 24 response says zero is ideal but may not be realistic. The undated answer does not establish a sequence or a change of mind.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Attributed written statement · Undated 2026 questionnaire
Sutherland’s undated questionnaire describes a goal of halting tax rises. His September 24 response says zero is ideal but may not be realistic. The undated answer does not establish a sequence or a change of mind.
Source passage: Q 10; compare Stand4Oxford Q 6
Context and limits
The undated answer cannot establish a sequence or change of mind. Neither answer establishes a guaranteed tax freeze.
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Stand4Oxford · advocacy questionnaire · 2026-09-24 (publisher response-received date)
Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Would like tax relief but acknowledges increases may remain necessary for essential services.
- Proposed action
- Seek provincial and federal funding.
Context and limits
Aspirational relief, not a guaranteed tax freeze.
Timestamped interview evidence
He hopes for a period without increases and wants more provincial and federal funding, but explicitly doubts a freeze is realistic and acknowledges maintaining services may require increases.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 4:06–4:28 · Watch 13:47–14:19 · Watch 14:44–15:35
Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.
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Candidate account · Date not stated
Argues that rising taxes and fees need stronger value and accountability.
- Proposed action
- Seek economic growth that reduces reliance on existing taxpayers.
Context and limits
No quantified saving or replacement revenue is specified.
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Roads & infrastructure1 public recordWants responsible infrastructure management as the city grows.
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Candidate account · Date not stated
Wants responsible infrastructure management as the city grows.
Context and limits
No named renewal project or schedule appears in the reviewed homepage.
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Growth & planning3 public records · 2026-10-01Prefers building upward to consuming more land.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Prefers building upward to consuming more land.
- Proposed action
- Balance residential and industrial growth and check water capacity.
Timestamped interview evidence
He favours building upward with more apartments to conserve land.
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
Public statement · Response received 2026-09-24
Supports responsible data centres that pay for their resource use and contribute to the tax base.
Context and limits
Conditions are stated, without a project-specific approval.
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Public statement · Date not stated
Favours building upward to protect surrounding land while expanding employment capacity.
Context and limits
This is a planning preference, not a specific approved application.
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Housing2 public records · 2026-10-01Favours apartment density and rent-geared-to-income housing.
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Favours apartment density and rent-geared-to-income housing.
- Proposed action
- Explore developer incentives tied to subsidized units.
Timestamped interview evidence
He wants income-linked rents and possible subsidized-housing incentives, balanced with industrial development and adequate water capacity.
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
Candidate account · Date not stated
Supports affordable housing and compassionate homelessness responses.
Context and limits
Calls for access to mental-health support; no funded program is specified.
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Downtown & business2 public records · 2026-10-01Wants safer streets and greater property-owner accountability.
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Wants safer streets and greater property-owner accountability.
- Proposed action
- Increase police/bylaw presence and collaborate with the BIA.
Timestamped interview evidence
He wants accountable and supported property owners, more police and bylaw presence and BIA collaboration; he questions repeated expensive revitalization and suggests exploring downtown business tax relief.
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
Public statement · Date not stated
Would have put more emphasis on practical needs and business feedback in revitalization.
Context and limits
No costed redesign is supplied.
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Children & recreation1 public record · 2026-10-01Supports additional recreation space only if affordable.
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Supports additional recreation space only if affordable.
- Proposed action
- Examine funding and seek provincial/federal grants.
Timestamped interview evidence
He supports additional recreation facilities, cites unmet basketball needs and wants grants and clear affordability before substantial municipal commitments.
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
Public services4 public records · 2026-10-01Supports pausing the former YMCA project while seeking senior-government support.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Supports pausing the former YMCA project while seeking senior-government support.
- Proposed action
- Press provincial and federal governments for homelessness and addiction funding.
Context and limits
His account of project timing and potential funding is unverified.
Timestamped interview evidence
He argues senior governments should bear more responsibility and cost, supports pausing the former YMCA project while seeking funding and wants addiction and other causes addressed alongside greater downtown police presence.
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 2026-09-24
Supports accountable privacy-respecting ALPR tools and clear emergency oversight within provincial/federal frameworks.
Source passage: Q 14–15 (received September 24)
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 2026-09-24
Identifies childcare availability, poverty/local inequality as priorities; supports inclusive merit hiring and landowner involvement in property decisions; would push back on provincial cost downloading.
Source passage: Q 1–2, Q 10, Q 12–13
Context and limits
Q 8 discusses battery storage, not a clear wind/solar vote; Q 11 and international-framework portion Q 13 say no comment. 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 garbage disposal fees restructured or removed.
- Proposed action
- Review bag tags and waste charges for a fairer system.
Context and limits
County and City powers differ; an alternative funding model is not supplied.
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Public accountability2 public records · Response received 2026-09-24Commits to responding to residents and openly deciding policy.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Public statement · Response received 2026-09-24
Commits to responding to residents and openly deciding policy.
- Proposed action
- Return calls and emails and attend council consistently.
Context and limits
A participation commitment; no response-time standard is stated.
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Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-24
Identifies childcare availability, poverty/local inequality as priorities; supports inclusive merit hiring and landowner involvement in property decisions; would push back on provincial cost downloading.
Source passage: Q 1–2, Q 10, Q 12–13
Context and limits
Q 8 discusses battery storage, not a clear wind/solar vote; Q 11 and international-framework portion Q 13 say no comment. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Water & environment1 public record · Response received 2026-09-24Prefers intensification to outward growth in order to protect farmland.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Public statement · Response received 2026-09-24
Prefers intensification to outward growth in order to protect farmland.
- Proposed action
- Build upward rather than outward.
Context and limits
A general land-use position, not a vote on a named application.
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Community life1 public record · Response received 2026-09-24Identifies childcare availability, poverty/local inequality as priorities; supports inclusive merit hiring and landowner involvement in property decisions; would push back on provincial cost downloading.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Attributed written statement · Response received 2026-09-24
Identifies childcare availability, poverty/local inequality as priorities; supports inclusive merit hiring and landowner involvement in property decisions; would push back on provincial cost downloading.
Source passage: Q 1–2, Q 10, Q 12–13
Context and limits
Q 8 discusses battery storage, not a clear wind/solar vote; Q 11 and international-framework portion Q 13 say no comment. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.
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Source rechecked 2026-10-02
Background
Telecommunications quality-assurance specialist and local sports volunteer.
Sutherland grew up in Woodstock and works for Execulink Telecom in quality assurance and fleet management.
His campaign identifies volunteer roles with the Woodstock Men’s Old Timers League and Woodstock Minor Basketball Association, including scheduling, web coordination and registration. Outside work, he enjoys designing and 3D-printing objects.
Quality Assurance and Fleet Specialist · Execulink Telecom · Public biography checked 2026-10-01
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Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Housing, Public services, Children & recreation, Downtown & business
- Would like tax relief but acknowledges increases may remain necessary for essential services. Candidate interview
- Prefers building upward to consuming more land. Candidate interview
- Favours apartment density and rent-geared-to-income housing. Candidate interview
- Supports pausing the former YMCA project while seeking senior-government support. Candidate interview
- Supports additional recreation space only if affordable. Candidate interview
- Wants safer streets and greater property-owner accountability. Candidate interview
Public statementsOn Public accountability, Growth & planning, Water & environment, Public services, Community life
- Commits to responding to residents and openly deciding policy. Public statement
- Supports responsible data centres that pay for their resource use and contribute to the tax base. Public statement
- Prefers intensification to outward growth in order to protect farmland. Public statement
- Supports accountable privacy-respecting ALPR tools and clear emergency oversight within provincial/federal frameworks. Attributed written statement
- Identifies childcare availability, poverty/local inequality as priorities; supports inclusive merit hiring and landowner involvement in property decisions; would push back on provincial cost downloading. Attributed written statement
Public statementsOn Public services, Growth & planning, Downtown & business
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Housing, Roads & infrastructure
- Argues that rising taxes and fees need stronger value and accountability. Candidate account
- Supports affordable housing and compassionate homelessness responses. Candidate account
- Wants responsible infrastructure management as the city grows. Candidate account
Sources and updates
Kurt Sutherland / 104.7 Heart FM Source
- Returning Officer certified candidate certificate Aug 27, 2026
- Candidate campaign biography
- WoodstockCandidates · candidate questionnaire Undated 2026 questionnairePublished candidate questionnaire; see individual records for the questions used.
- Stand4Oxford · advocacy questionnaire Sep 24, 2026Published candidate responses and publisher questions; see the profile for the passages used. Receipt date is distinct from publication.