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Councillor — Ward 3

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Taxes & spendingRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Prioritizes mandatory services, efficiency, timely maintenance and specialized user fees; favours infill and existing settlement areas to protect farmland.

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

Roads & infrastructureRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Points to having organized a road-safety discussion involving County staff and OPP.

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Growth & planningRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Wants to influence the new Official Plan and balance industry, farming, transportation and population growth.

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

Michael Kukhta

2026 election
Councillor · Ward 3 · Acclaimed

Candidate questionnaire

Response received 2026-09-24

Wants to influence the new Official Plan and balance industry, farming, transportation and population growth.

Proposed action
Proposes buffers between industrial and residential land uses.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Prioritizes mandatory services, efficiency, timely maintenance and specialized user fees; favours infill and existing settlement areas to protect farmland.

Source passage: Q 6–Q 7

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HousingRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Prioritizes mandatory services, efficiency, timely maintenance and specialized user fees; favours infill and existing settlement areas to protect farmland.

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

Downtown & businessRead full answers Michael KukhtaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Children & recreationRead full answers Michael KukhtaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

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

Public servicesRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Says Zorra already has legally compliant hiring policies and training; views UN frameworks as one guidance source; withholds a camera judgment pending learning; favours expert-guided temporary access safeguards with democratic oversight.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Michael Kukhta

2026 election
Councillor · Ward 3 · Acclaimed

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Says Zorra already has legally compliant hiring policies and training; views UN frameworks as one guidance source; withholds a camera judgment pending learning; favours expert-guided temporary access safeguards with democratic oversight.

Source passage: Q 12–Q 15

Context and limits

The compliance statement is Kukhta's account, not an independent legal audit. He does not explicitly answer the mandatory-DEI-training question and has not committed to a camera position.

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Attributed written statement

2026-07-02

Identifies affordability and rural transport for seniors and youth as priorities.

Source passage: Affordability/transportation quotation

Context and limits

No route, subsidy or cost commitment.

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Public accountabilityRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Promises email, phone and in-person access, community attendance and possible public meetings on major issues.

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

Michael Kukhta

2026 election
Councillor · Ward 3 · Acclaimed

Candidate questionnaire

Response received 2026-09-24

Promises email, phone and in-person access, community attendance and possible public meetings on major issues.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Would work within delegated powers first, then seek systemic change; distinguishes council strategy/finances/oversight from staff operations.

Source passage: Q 2 and Q 4

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Says Zorra already has legally compliant hiring policies and training; views UN frameworks as one guidance source; withholds a camera judgment pending learning; favours expert-guided temporary access safeguards with democratic oversight.

Source passage: Q 12–Q 15

Context and limits

The compliance statement is Kukhta's account, not an independent legal audit. He does not explicitly answer the mandatory-DEI-training question and has not committed to a camera position.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Answers no to altering/hiding/deleting material for electoral perception.

Source passage: Q 5, candidate social-media history

Context and limits

Publisher asked about changes for electoral perception. This is a candidate self-report, not independently audited account history.

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Water & environmentRead full answers Michael KukhtaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-24Supports viable small local wind, solar and geothermal; doubts large data-centre suitability because of land/water value and wants more learning.

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

Michael Kukhta

2026 election
Councillor · Ward 3 · Acclaimed

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Supports viable small local wind, solar and geothermal; doubts large data-centre suitability because of land/water value and wants more learning.

Source passage: Q 8–Q 9

Context and limits

His reference to existing unwilling-host status does not establish a personal blanket veto.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-24

Supports science/safety-based environmental rules protecting rural economic viability; endorses cost-effective climate resilience with measurable local benefits.

Source passage: Q 10–Q 11

Context and limits

He accepts CO2 as a major climate driver; taxpayer-burden qualification matters.

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Community lifeRead full answers Michael KukhtaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

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