Positions
12 public records across 8 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 & spending2 public records · 2026-10-01Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs.
- Proposed action
- Test spending for necessity, affordability and value.
Timestamped interview evidence
She puts essential services, infrastructure and affordability first and would test expenditures for necessity, affordability and taxpayer value, distinguishing needs from wants.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 2:27–2:51 · Watch 9:50–10:17
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
Wants tax control while protecting essential services.
- Proposed action
- Require a clear benefit and value case for new initiatives.
Context and limits
The page does not provide a numeric tax cap.
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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 & planning1 public record · 2026-10-01Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace.
- Reasoning
- Existing taxpayers should not bear unnecessary costs of new development.
Timestamped interview evidence
She supports growth with adequate infrastructure and without unnecessary costs for existing taxpayers.
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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Housing2 public records · 2026-10-01Expand rental and affordable housing choices.
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Expand rental and affordable housing choices.
- Proposed action
- Review planning approvals for unnecessary delays and work with the county and other governments.
- Authority
- She describes housing as a shared responsibility.
Timestamped interview evidence
She wants more rental and affordable choices, fewer avoidable approval delays and cooperation with the county and other governments.
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 coordinated housing, mental-health and addiction assistance.
- Proposed action
- Listen to frontline workers and people with lived experience; work with County and health partners.
Context and limits
Explicitly does not claim a ready-made solution.
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Downtown & business2 public records · 2026-10-01Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness.
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness.
- Proposed action
- Listen to businesses and work jointly with police.
Timestamped interview evidence
She prioritizes safety and cleanliness through business input and police cooperation, approachable representation and respectful council disagreement followed by acceptance of decisions.
Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.
Watch 7:53–8:28 · Watch 8:40–9:23
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
Does not believe the streetscape was the best use of tax dollars.
Context and limits
Wants costs, priorities and effects on residents and businesses weighed; no quantified alternative is given.
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Children & recreation2 public records · 2026-10-01Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex.
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex.
- Proposed action
- Establish long-term operating costs and seek provincial and federal grants.
Timestamped interview evidence
She requires strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside grants, plus clear long-term operating costs, before advancing a complex and burdening current taxpayers.
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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Candidate account · Date not stated
Wants major projects tested against needs and existing capacity.
- Proposed action
- Review ongoing operating costs and consult the community before approval.
Context and limits
A review condition, not blanket opposition to new facilities.
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Public services1 public record · 2026-10-01Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed.
- Reasoning
- People need intensive supports to sustain housing; residents and businesses also deserve safety.
Timestamped interview evidence
She favours coordinated housing, mental-health, addiction and outreach services, with enforcement when necessary. Housing needs intensive supports; moving people between locations is insufficient, while residents and businesses need safety.
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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Public accountability1 public record · Undated 2026 questionnairePromises timely acknowledgment and follow-up on inquiries, honest answers and finding information rather than leaving residents without a response.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Attributed written statement · Undated 2026 questionnaire
Promises timely acknowledgment and follow-up on inquiries, honest answers and finding information rather than leaving residents without a response.
Source passage: Q 7,12,17
Context and limits
Timely is not a quantified service standard.
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Water & environmentNo public statement indexed under this topicWhat would you do?
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
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.
Community life1 public recordWants practical and compassionate action on open drug use and related impacts.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Public statement · Date not stated
Wants practical and compassionate action on open drug use and related impacts.
Context and limits
The response does not specify an enforcement or treatment model.
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Still to answer2 topics without a public answer
- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Water & environment
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
Retired mental-health nurse and active recreation participant running for City Council.
Ralph’s professional background is nursing, including a specialization in mental health. She links that experience to the difficulties people face navigating homelessness, addiction and support services.
Her questionnaire describes enjoying pickleball, ball hockey and basketball. She says retirement gives her time to commit to council responsibilities.
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Public history
Public statementsOn Public accountability
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Housing, Public services, Children & recreation, Downtown & business
- Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs. Candidate interview
- Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace. Candidate interview
- Expand rental and affordable housing choices. Candidate interview
- Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed. Candidate interview
- Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex. Candidate interview
- Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness. Candidate interview
Public statementsOn Downtown & business, Community life
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Children & recreation, Housing
- Wants tax control while protecting essential services. Candidate account
- Wants major projects tested against needs and existing capacity. Candidate account
- Supports coordinated housing, mental-health and addiction assistance. Candidate account
Sources and updates
Maureen Ralph campaign website 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.