Responses from Candidates in Algonquin Highlands
1) Transportation:
Communities across Haliburton County recognize the need for and value of public transit.
Without public transportation employers can not find employees, seniors stay at home, youth
can not participate in school activities and we increase our release of greenhouse gases. The
County has contracted for a plan to implement the shared booked ride model proposed by the
Transportation Task Force. For more information go to www.transportationhaliburtoncounty.ca
If you are elected, will you commit to implementing an operating transit system by the
end of your 4-year term?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
I don't understand how anyone can commit to the implementation of a system that’s still in the investigative/planning stages. I support the work done to date among the varied stakeholders; I’ve actively participated in the discussions at the County table and will continue to do so in hopes of a sensible, manageable and useful outcome for as many people as possible, knowing full well that our geography will likely render much of Algonquin Highlands under-served in any such system
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes a transit system would be very helpful especially for seniors and kids
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I support the county initiative of implementing a plan. I currently sit on the Task force committee and recognize their are many levels and types of service. Improving transportation options across the county is important. I recognize that geography for AH is a limiting factor.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Algonquin Highlands is a very scattered Township without a commercial hub and this make centralized transportation a difficult option.
I am in favour of a ride share program that can benefit both drivers and passengers. I believe this is the type of transportation system that will work best for our Municipality.
Communities across Haliburton County recognize the need for and value of public transit.
Without public transportation employers can not find employees, seniors stay at home, youth
can not participate in school activities and we increase our release of greenhouse gases. The
County has contracted for a plan to implement the shared booked ride model proposed by the
Transportation Task Force. For more information go to www.transportationhaliburtoncounty.ca
If you are elected, will you commit to implementing an operating transit system by the
end of your 4-year term?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
I don't understand how anyone can commit to the implementation of a system that’s still in the investigative/planning stages. I support the work done to date among the varied stakeholders; I’ve actively participated in the discussions at the County table and will continue to do so in hopes of a sensible, manageable and useful outcome for as many people as possible, knowing full well that our geography will likely render much of Algonquin Highlands under-served in any such system
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes a transit system would be very helpful especially for seniors and kids
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I support the county initiative of implementing a plan. I currently sit on the Task force committee and recognize their are many levels and types of service. Improving transportation options across the county is important. I recognize that geography for AH is a limiting factor.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Algonquin Highlands is a very scattered Township without a commercial hub and this make centralized transportation a difficult option.
I am in favour of a ride share program that can benefit both drivers and passengers. I believe this is the type of transportation system that will work best for our Municipality.
2) Climate Change (Adaptation):
Climate change is accelerating, and municipalities around the world are rushing to adapt to the
impacts of severe weather, flooding and invasive species. Jurisdictions surrounding Haliburton
County already have or are developing Climate Change Adaptation Plans to protect people
and property from the impact of the climate changes already locked in by past greenhouse gas
emissions.
If elected, will you commit to doing everything you can to develop a county-wide
Climate Change Adaptation Plan within the next term of council?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
I asked that a Climate Change discussion be brought to the County table following the information session hosted by Minden Hills however, the lack of substantive discussion immediately afterward was disappointing. I look forward to post-election discussions that will move this issue forward on a county-wide basis, and in lock-step with the flood mapping work being undertaken, because we need TSW at the table.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes every little thing that can be done to curb climate change doesn’t matter how small it seems will all add up to make a bigger change in the long run
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I support the county taking the lead in creating an adaption plan. Currently I have been working with the 4 municipal Environment committees towards joint meetings and collaborative approaches to the environment as a whole.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
I feel that Climate Change action can best be handled at the county level in Haliburton. Action on this issue has been on the County table but more concrete working plans need to be but in place.
Climate change is accelerating, and municipalities around the world are rushing to adapt to the
impacts of severe weather, flooding and invasive species. Jurisdictions surrounding Haliburton
County already have or are developing Climate Change Adaptation Plans to protect people
and property from the impact of the climate changes already locked in by past greenhouse gas
emissions.
If elected, will you commit to doing everything you can to develop a county-wide
Climate Change Adaptation Plan within the next term of council?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
I asked that a Climate Change discussion be brought to the County table following the information session hosted by Minden Hills however, the lack of substantive discussion immediately afterward was disappointing. I look forward to post-election discussions that will move this issue forward on a county-wide basis, and in lock-step with the flood mapping work being undertaken, because we need TSW at the table.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes every little thing that can be done to curb climate change doesn’t matter how small it seems will all add up to make a bigger change in the long run
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I support the county taking the lead in creating an adaption plan. Currently I have been working with the 4 municipal Environment committees towards joint meetings and collaborative approaches to the environment as a whole.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
I feel that Climate Change action can best be handled at the county level in Haliburton. Action on this issue has been on the County table but more concrete working plans need to be but in place.
3) Climate Change (Mitigation):
Over the last term of County Council, a county-wide initiative to address climate change was
discussed but not acted upon. It’s even unclear whether Township and County corporate
greenhouse gas emissions have been rising or falling over the past six years because no one
has tallied the results of provincially-mandated annual energy use and carbon emission reports
and compared them to the modest reduction goals set out in the Township and County Energy
Management Plans.
If elected, will you fight to make adoption of a Climate Change Action Plan a Council
Priority, pursue funding and staffing commitments to make it happen, and urge Council
to take climate change into account when making all Township and the County
infrastructure investments?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Climate change is already being considered in Algonquin Highlands municipal decision-making, and has been for some time now. I'm not understanding the use of the word "fight" on this issue - it's a matter of discussion and planning through upcoming and subsequent budget cycles; and it's certainly on my radar among the many competing project and priorities we need to sift through.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes it’s not just climate change but the effects on the environment in general that has to be considered
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I do believe that the county needs to address climate change initially and each municipality needs to collectively come to the table with facts and trends to help with creating a proper plan and attainable management plans.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
This is an area that we have all the tools at hand and merely need to act on them. Once acted upon the results can be easily incorporated into day to day decisions of all municipalities.
Over the last term of County Council, a county-wide initiative to address climate change was
discussed but not acted upon. It’s even unclear whether Township and County corporate
greenhouse gas emissions have been rising or falling over the past six years because no one
has tallied the results of provincially-mandated annual energy use and carbon emission reports
and compared them to the modest reduction goals set out in the Township and County Energy
Management Plans.
If elected, will you fight to make adoption of a Climate Change Action Plan a Council
Priority, pursue funding and staffing commitments to make it happen, and urge Council
to take climate change into account when making all Township and the County
infrastructure investments?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Climate change is already being considered in Algonquin Highlands municipal decision-making, and has been for some time now. I'm not understanding the use of the word "fight" on this issue - it's a matter of discussion and planning through upcoming and subsequent budget cycles; and it's certainly on my radar among the many competing project and priorities we need to sift through.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes it’s not just climate change but the effects on the environment in general that has to be considered
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I do believe that the county needs to address climate change initially and each municipality needs to collectively come to the table with facts and trends to help with creating a proper plan and attainable management plans.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
This is an area that we have all the tools at hand and merely need to act on them. Once acted upon the results can be easily incorporated into day to day decisions of all municipalities.
4) Food Security
Food insecurity has many sources – poverty, lack of access to healthy foods, long food supply
chains. It is estimated that stores stock only 3 days food. Should the supply chain collapse
people in Haliburton County will be in a food deficit. Relying more on locally produced food
would go some way to alleviate food insecurity. Our Haliburton Townships and the County are
to be commended for having taken many steps to support local agriculture and the food
system, including participating in Harvest Haliburton (http://www.harvesthaliburton.com/).
If elected will you ensure that your Municipality takes into consideration the production,
processing and retail of local foods and land use, when formulating by-laws and by-law
amendments, recognizing our rural nature?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands is just wrapping up its legislated Official Plan review wherein numerous food-related additions were included thanks to collaboration with Harvest Haliburton. I look forward to translating that philosophy into the Zoning Bylaw review that follows an OP review.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes the more self-sufficient an area can be the better off we wil be in the long run
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I strongly support food security initiatives.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Food security was an area that the AH Environmental Committee addressed at length in the recommendations that it made to council for the recently completed Official Plan. As we move forward into the bylaw phase recommendations will be crafted into the bylaws
Food insecurity has many sources – poverty, lack of access to healthy foods, long food supply
chains. It is estimated that stores stock only 3 days food. Should the supply chain collapse
people in Haliburton County will be in a food deficit. Relying more on locally produced food
would go some way to alleviate food insecurity. Our Haliburton Townships and the County are
to be commended for having taken many steps to support local agriculture and the food
system, including participating in Harvest Haliburton (http://www.harvesthaliburton.com/).
If elected will you ensure that your Municipality takes into consideration the production,
processing and retail of local foods and land use, when formulating by-laws and by-law
amendments, recognizing our rural nature?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands is just wrapping up its legislated Official Plan review wherein numerous food-related additions were included thanks to collaboration with Harvest Haliburton. I look forward to translating that philosophy into the Zoning Bylaw review that follows an OP review.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes the more self-sufficient an area can be the better off we wil be in the long run
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes I strongly support food security initiatives.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Food security was an area that the AH Environmental Committee addressed at length in the recommendations that it made to council for the recently completed Official Plan. As we move forward into the bylaw phase recommendations will be crafted into the bylaws
5) Wetlands:
Wetlands are important. They provide habitat for fish and wildlife, groundwater recharge and
discharge areas, water quality protection through filtering, flood and erosion control and are
rich in biodiversity. They are also carbon sinks, helping to mitigate the impact of climate
change.
It is estimated that over 20,000 wetlands in the County have not been evaluated, 8 are
protected as Provincially Significant Wetlands. Municipal and county land use plans do
provide protection for wetlands. However, we continue to lose wetlands to development.
Enforcement of wetlands protection on municipal lands is weak at best.
If elected, will you ensure that the wetland protection provisions in your land use plan
are enforced?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Notwithstanding the persistent and mind-boggling collision of municipal and provincial jurisdiction around land use, I'm not aware that wetland protection isn't being undertaken in Algonquin Highlands. No one has said there's a concern around this and if there is, someone needs to give me a call.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes wetlands are very important to the environment they help purify the water provide habitat for many animals
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I do support protecting our wetlands as well as gaining a better sense of the wetlands that are not recognized. Knowing this information allows for better decision making.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
This is another area that our Environmental Committee addressed head on. Mapping of wetlands is a provincial responsibility and we are committed to working with the appropriate department to broaden the mapping process to encompass more Haliburton County wetlands.
Wetlands are important. They provide habitat for fish and wildlife, groundwater recharge and
discharge areas, water quality protection through filtering, flood and erosion control and are
rich in biodiversity. They are also carbon sinks, helping to mitigate the impact of climate
change.
It is estimated that over 20,000 wetlands in the County have not been evaluated, 8 are
protected as Provincially Significant Wetlands. Municipal and county land use plans do
provide protection for wetlands. However, we continue to lose wetlands to development.
Enforcement of wetlands protection on municipal lands is weak at best.
If elected, will you ensure that the wetland protection provisions in your land use plan
are enforced?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Notwithstanding the persistent and mind-boggling collision of municipal and provincial jurisdiction around land use, I'm not aware that wetland protection isn't being undertaken in Algonquin Highlands. No one has said there's a concern around this and if there is, someone needs to give me a call.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes wetlands are very important to the environment they help purify the water provide habitat for many animals
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I do support protecting our wetlands as well as gaining a better sense of the wetlands that are not recognized. Knowing this information allows for better decision making.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
This is another area that our Environmental Committee addressed head on. Mapping of wetlands is a provincial responsibility and we are committed to working with the appropriate department to broaden the mapping process to encompass more Haliburton County wetlands.
6) Species at Risk:
Scientists say that we are in the sixth mass extinction of plants and animals. Differing from the
other five extinctions, this one is caused by us through loss of habitat, introduction of exotic
species and climate change. Haliburton County is home to several known species at risk.
From bats and turtles to Butternut trees and American Ginseng the list is a getting longer as
Climate Change alters our living environment. A list of the identified species can be found on
the Haliburton Land Trust website https://www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/wildlife/species-at-risk.
If elected, do you commit supporting the efforts made by several local organizations to
protect species at risk and their habitat?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands has always supported the work of local organizations whose mandates contribute to the greater good around sensitive species and landscapes. This is however, notwithstanding the persistent and mind-boggling collision of municipal and provincial jurisdiction on such matters, against which I will continue to lobby.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes all species are important the loss of one will affect many other species including us
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I support many of these initiates and would hope that some of this information as well as invasive species would be part of the adaptation planning.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Our natural habitant in the form of plants and animals are as much of a draw to the area as our lakes and rivers. Support for local groups and organizations defending these plants and animals has been part of the culture of the Algonquin Highlands council for many years.
Scientists say that we are in the sixth mass extinction of plants and animals. Differing from the
other five extinctions, this one is caused by us through loss of habitat, introduction of exotic
species and climate change. Haliburton County is home to several known species at risk.
From bats and turtles to Butternut trees and American Ginseng the list is a getting longer as
Climate Change alters our living environment. A list of the identified species can be found on
the Haliburton Land Trust website https://www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/wildlife/species-at-risk.
If elected, do you commit supporting the efforts made by several local organizations to
protect species at risk and their habitat?
YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands has always supported the work of local organizations whose mandates contribute to the greater good around sensitive species and landscapes. This is however, notwithstanding the persistent and mind-boggling collision of municipal and provincial jurisdiction on such matters, against which I will continue to lobby.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes all species are important the loss of one will affect many other species including us
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I support many of these initiates and would hope that some of this information as well as invasive species would be part of the adaptation planning.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Our natural habitant in the form of plants and animals are as much of a draw to the area as our lakes and rivers. Support for local groups and organizations defending these plants and animals has been part of the culture of the Algonquin Highlands council for many years.
7) Shorelines:
Natural shorelines are in serious retreat clear across Haliburton County. Healthy shorelines,
with a minimum of 75% of their original natural vegetation intact, are not only essential to
maintain healthy lakes and high levels of water quality, they are central to the economic health
of the entire County.
The recently completed Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners’ Associations (CHA) 4-year,
60 waterbody “Love Your Lake” assessment closely examined 12,000 waterfront properties
encompassing some 1000km of shoreline and concluded that fully 92% of Haliburton Lakes
failed to meet the 75% natural shoreline standard.
If elected, what are you prepared to do to help stop the decline of natural shorelines and
encourage the renaturalization efforts required to bring us back to the 75% natural
standard essential to protecting the health of Haliburton’s Lakes?
Comment
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands remains an enthusiastic supporter of the Love Your Lakes program but the final numbers on the project were both surprising and disappointing. I believe some firm (and unpopular) decisions need to be made about shorelines, lawns, waterfront use, rentals, naturalization and other issues that have the potential to damage our lake systems. It was heart-breaking to recently learn of a blue-green algae bloom in AH. Thankfully, it dissipated but it wasn't the only one in the County this summer so this needs to be taken as a very loud warning bell, especially among those who simply can't or won't believe the science, the causes and the remediation required.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
It’s all about education people don’t move up here to see grass like in the city they come up here to see the trees
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I think Environment committees have a great opportunity for public education and to work collectively on this initiative. Increasing set backs and looking at OP review and updating bylaws is the best way to insure health and natural shorelines.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Our recent Official Plan update addresses shoreline health and through lake associations and other organizations shoreline revitalization is encouraged.
Natural shorelines are in serious retreat clear across Haliburton County. Healthy shorelines,
with a minimum of 75% of their original natural vegetation intact, are not only essential to
maintain healthy lakes and high levels of water quality, they are central to the economic health
of the entire County.
The recently completed Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners’ Associations (CHA) 4-year,
60 waterbody “Love Your Lake” assessment closely examined 12,000 waterfront properties
encompassing some 1000km of shoreline and concluded that fully 92% of Haliburton Lakes
failed to meet the 75% natural shoreline standard.
If elected, what are you prepared to do to help stop the decline of natural shorelines and
encourage the renaturalization efforts required to bring us back to the 75% natural
standard essential to protecting the health of Haliburton’s Lakes?
Comment
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands remains an enthusiastic supporter of the Love Your Lakes program but the final numbers on the project were both surprising and disappointing. I believe some firm (and unpopular) decisions need to be made about shorelines, lawns, waterfront use, rentals, naturalization and other issues that have the potential to damage our lake systems. It was heart-breaking to recently learn of a blue-green algae bloom in AH. Thankfully, it dissipated but it wasn't the only one in the County this summer so this needs to be taken as a very loud warning bell, especially among those who simply can't or won't believe the science, the causes and the remediation required.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
It’s all about education people don’t move up here to see grass like in the city they come up here to see the trees
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
I think Environment committees have a great opportunity for public education and to work collectively on this initiative. Increasing set backs and looking at OP review and updating bylaws is the best way to insure health and natural shorelines.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Our recent Official Plan update addresses shoreline health and through lake associations and other organizations shoreline revitalization is encouraged.
8) Lake Health:
In 1990, Ontario passed the “Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act” to address the health of our
deteriorating waterways. Today, un-inspected septic systems, wetland and shoreline
development, and increased water temperature pose a real and significant threat to lake
health.
Lake health is vital to the survival of our natural environment, and to the economic
development upon which Haliburton County has prospered. The likelihood of a blue-green
algae outbreak for instance, could have detrimental impacts on human and environmental
health- contaminating our air, and drinking water.
If elected, will you support implementing measures to protect the water in our lakes and
streams with measures such as:
a) Implementing and enforcing procedures to ensure all septic systems in the
County are monitored and working properly? YES or NO
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands was the first municipality in the County of Haliburton to commit to a lids-off septic inspection program, and is the only municipality to have previously undertaken an inspection program a number of years ago when the Health Unit was still responsible for septics. Year One of our 5-year program is coming to a close and we look forward to the results.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes there is already a program for septic inspection going on
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Algonquin Highlands has recently completed year 1 of a 4 year process to inspect all septic systems in the township and the joint environmental group from the four townships is reviewing the results of the different inspection methods of the four townships and will be making comments moving forward.
b) Consider restricting boat sizes within county boundary lakes to mitigate erosion?
YES or NO
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Restricting boat sizes and types is a very difficult issue to approach and rather falls into Q7 where some tough decisions may have to be considered.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
I agree with you that boats that create a large wake I causing a lot of erosion this is something that falls under federal government.
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Unsure
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
No reply
c) Ban the use of fireworks and lead based lures to eliminate lead entering the water
systems? YES or NO
Comments
Carol Moffatt
And yes, I believe it's time to ban fireworks.
It's worth noting that any decisions requiring increased government involvement/rules/regulation requires enforcement, which in turn requires increased staff, costs - and taxes. We can't have things like clean water, healthy lakes, efficient landfills, invisible waste disposal and 24/7 service without continually evaluating our collective value position as a community and fully understanding both the weight and challenge of local operational resources, timelines and costs as well as the role of upper levels of government. I believe it's time for us to re-evaluate who we are, who we want to be and how to get there but be warned: doing so will be fraught with controversy because where some see good stewardship and progressive thinking, others see meddling and over-management. There are interesting days ahead!
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
We do have to keep the lead out of the water
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes. I do think that more restrictions are needed in this area.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
No reply
In 1990, Ontario passed the “Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act” to address the health of our
deteriorating waterways. Today, un-inspected septic systems, wetland and shoreline
development, and increased water temperature pose a real and significant threat to lake
health.
Lake health is vital to the survival of our natural environment, and to the economic
development upon which Haliburton County has prospered. The likelihood of a blue-green
algae outbreak for instance, could have detrimental impacts on human and environmental
health- contaminating our air, and drinking water.
If elected, will you support implementing measures to protect the water in our lakes and
streams with measures such as:
a) Implementing and enforcing procedures to ensure all septic systems in the
County are monitored and working properly? YES or NO
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Algonquin Highlands was the first municipality in the County of Haliburton to commit to a lids-off septic inspection program, and is the only municipality to have previously undertaken an inspection program a number of years ago when the Health Unit was still responsible for septics. Year One of our 5-year program is coming to a close and we look forward to the results.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
Yes there is already a program for septic inspection going on
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
Algonquin Highlands has recently completed year 1 of a 4 year process to inspect all septic systems in the township and the joint environmental group from the four townships is reviewing the results of the different inspection methods of the four townships and will be making comments moving forward.
b) Consider restricting boat sizes within county boundary lakes to mitigate erosion?
YES or NO
Mayor
Carol Moffatt
Restricting boat sizes and types is a very difficult issue to approach and rather falls into Q7 where some tough decisions may have to be considered.
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
I agree with you that boats that create a large wake I causing a lot of erosion this is something that falls under federal government.
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Unsure
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
No reply
c) Ban the use of fireworks and lead based lures to eliminate lead entering the water
systems? YES or NO
Comments
Carol Moffatt
And yes, I believe it's time to ban fireworks.
It's worth noting that any decisions requiring increased government involvement/rules/regulation requires enforcement, which in turn requires increased staff, costs - and taxes. We can't have things like clean water, healthy lakes, efficient landfills, invisible waste disposal and 24/7 service without continually evaluating our collective value position as a community and fully understanding both the weight and challenge of local operational resources, timelines and costs as well as the role of upper levels of government. I believe it's time for us to re-evaluate who we are, who we want to be and how to get there but be warned: doing so will be fraught with controversy because where some see good stewardship and progressive thinking, others see meddling and over-management. There are interesting days ahead!
Ward 1
Julia Shortreed
No reply
David Lawson
We do have to keep the lead out of the water
Ward 2
Liz Danielson
No reply
Lisa Barry
Yes. I do think that more restrictions are needed in this area.
Ward 3
Jennifer Dailloux
No reply
Brian Lynch
No reply