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Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Improve value for taxes and control spending; he does not promise immediate tax cuts.

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.

Candidate account

Date not stated

Favours a leaner budget and scrutiny of spending efficiency.

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Control growth better so infrastructure can catch up.

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.

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Match housing types to residents' needs and make approvals more predictable.

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Increase downtown patrols and help businesses understand available responses to safety problems.

Public statement

Date not stated

Would have reduced downtown project spending.

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Seek grants and user-group partnerships for recreation facilities; favour a year-round indoor pool.

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.

Public statement

Date not stated

Proposes an ad hoc committee for the recreation centre.

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Make homelessness prevention and assistance a community priority.

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.

Public statement

Date not stated

Wants a drop-off option after missed waste or recycling collection.

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.

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.

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.

Candidate account

Date not stated

Wants feedback before council votes.

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.

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.

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.

Candidate account

Date not stated

Wants emergency services equipped for faster response.