Responses from Candidates in Highlands East
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- An issue on the east side of the County (Cardiff area) is that most residents do all their shopping ,medical appointments etc. in Bancroft. We already have limited service with Community Care Bancroft. Any system of value to this area would have to include access to Bancroft or ideally blended somehow with Community Care,
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes I think an operating transit system would be a very good idea.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I feel that transit is very important to our area. It affects all residents, especially seniors.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I was a member of the committee that discussed our transit system in Highlands East. It is to be noted that we do give money every year to Trout that answers some of our transit needs. Especially the senior and youth that want to use our swimming pool in Cardiff. If a service like this could be expanded to service all of Haliburton Highlands, that would be a great benefit to all of our county. There is a county plan in place that I am aware of to bring Transit to Haliburton County and am in support of this initiative.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- An issue on the east side of the County (Cardiff area) is that most residents do all their shopping ,medical appointments etc. in Bancroft. We already have limited service with Community Care Bancroft. Any system of value to this area would have to include access to Bancroft or ideally blended somehow with Community Care,
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes I think an operating transit system would be a very good idea.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I feel that transit is very important to our area. It affects all residents, especially seniors.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I was a member of the committee that discussed our transit system in Highlands East. It is to be noted that we do give money every year to Trout that answers some of our transit needs. Especially the senior and youth that want to use our swimming pool in Cardiff. If a service like this could be expanded to service all of Haliburton Highlands, that would be a great benefit to all of our county. There is a county plan in place that I am aware of to bring Transit to Haliburton County and am in support of this initiative.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes we need to protect and look after what we have.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. The impact of climate change affects all living things. Personally I never considered the impact until the last 10 years.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes The work we have done with the Environment Committee lead by Susan Partridge has been, not only to identify the dangers to our way of living but also to seek recommendations from the experts at MNRF. We are also working with other available experts to provide guidance to our Highlands East Environment Committee in order to meet the challenges that we are facing and are about to face.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes we need to protect and look after what we have.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. The impact of climate change affects all living things. Personally I never considered the impact until the last 10 years.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes The work we have done with the Environment Committee lead by Susan Partridge has been, not only to identify the dangers to our way of living but also to seek recommendations from the experts at MNRF. We are also working with other available experts to provide guidance to our Highlands East Environment Committee in order to meet the challenges that we are facing and are about to face.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- I would be very interested to see how we have done over the last six years. It only makes sense to take climate change into consideration when upgrading infrastructure.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
yes we need to look after what we have but it also must be feasible for the tax payer as well. There has to be a balance.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I will fight council for change, but remember I am only one vote.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I would be interesting to do a study about Highlands East. For we might be carbon negative. Carbon Credits are commodities in the open market and can serve to create additional income for the area, by selling them to the open market to companies that are looking to purchase our carbon negative credits.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- I would be very interested to see how we have done over the last six years. It only makes sense to take climate change into consideration when upgrading infrastructure.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
yes we need to look after what we have but it also must be feasible for the tax payer as well. There has to be a balance.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I will fight council for change, but remember I am only one vote.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I would be interesting to do a study about Highlands East. For we might be carbon negative. Carbon Credits are commodities in the open market and can serve to create additional income for the area, by selling them to the open market to companies that are looking to purchase our carbon negative credits.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes.- Of course. I grew up on a farm in SW Ontario. Farming/gardening is still in my blood.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes This question is one that I want to fight for I believe that our area would do well supporting people in small businesses on their properties. I personally make buttertarts and sell at the maple syrup festival. I have heard that they want to stop having people bake at home and sell at the farmers markets. These people should be supported. Anyone who makes items in there home for resale to help the family income should be supported.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I will fight council for change, but remember I am only one vote.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. Some steps have already been taken to help solve the problem. For example, commercial kitchens were build in Minden and Wilberforce in order to establish a program to instruct people preparation and cooking of healthy meals.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes.- Of course. I grew up on a farm in SW Ontario. Farming/gardening is still in my blood.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes This question is one that I want to fight for I believe that our area would do well supporting people in small businesses on their properties. I personally make buttertarts and sell at the maple syrup festival. I have heard that they want to stop having people bake at home and sell at the farmers markets. These people should be supported. Anyone who makes items in there home for resale to help the family income should be supported.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. I will fight council for change, but remember I am only one vote.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. Some steps have already been taken to help solve the problem. For example, commercial kitchens were build in Minden and Wilberforce in order to establish a program to instruct people preparation and cooking of healthy meals.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I am surprised there are only 8 identified Provincially Significant Wet lands in the County. I maybe incorrect but I thought we had several here in Highlands East.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes wetlands are an important part of our communities healthy living.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. We are very into wetland protection
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I agree with the protection of their lands Are not the MNRF and MOE already enforcing the rules around the destruction of wetlands. If not then we need to take steps to provide this protection.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I am surprised there are only 8 identified Provincially Significant Wet lands in the County. I maybe incorrect but I thought we had several here in Highlands East.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes wetlands are an important part of our communities healthy living.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes. We are very into wetland protection
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I agree with the protection of their lands Are not the MNRF and MOE already enforcing the rules around the destruction of wetlands. If not then we need to take steps to provide this protection.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- During my career with MNR I was involved with data collection on several species at risk particularly Red Shouldered and Coopers Hawks.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I believe that we need to continue to address and protect our species in Haliburton. As an example, the stocking our Haliburton Gold fish population which is unique to our area. Plus, to continue to save our turtles that are at risk. I applaud the efforts to create passage ways under our road systems to save at risk species that migrate throughout our region. Plus, the creation of sanctuaries for our species through donated lands. Note, we have over 50% of our available land in Highlands East as public land protected by the MNRF.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
Yes- During my career with MNR I was involved with data collection on several species at risk particularly Red Shouldered and Coopers Hawks.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. I believe that we need to continue to address and protect our species in Haliburton. As an example, the stocking our Haliburton Gold fish population which is unique to our area. Plus, to continue to save our turtles that are at risk. I applaud the efforts to create passage ways under our road systems to save at risk species that migrate throughout our region. Plus, the creation of sanctuaries for our species through donated lands. Note, we have over 50% of our available land in Highlands East as public land protected by the MNRF.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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 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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
As most if not all properties which require renaturalization are in private ownership a strengthened education program would be a good start.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
That’s a tough one. People love their cottages and how they have landscaped them I don’t think you would ever be able to convince them to change. But with some education and learning you might be able to persuade some to change their properties and bring back some of the naturalization.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
I wasn’t aware of this decline. I will get more involved.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
The above issues have been discussed on my radio program at Canoe FM with Paul McGuinness and I believe we need to continue to provide this type of programming so that all of our lakes are the best they can be.
Also played Dr. Norman Yan’s speech on CanoeFM about water quality in Haliburton Highlands. We need to provide literature and try to continue to educate our lake associations about the importance of Shoreline naturalization, my understanding that naturalization has been well received in Highlands East.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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 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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
As most if not all properties which require renaturalization are in private ownership a strengthened education program would be a good start.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
That’s a tough one. People love their cottages and how they have landscaped them I don’t think you would ever be able to convince them to change. But with some education and learning you might be able to persuade some to change their properties and bring back some of the naturalization.
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
I wasn’t aware of this decline. I will get more involved.
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
The above issues have been discussed on my radio program at Canoe FM with Paul McGuinness and I believe we need to continue to provide this type of programming so that all of our lakes are the best they can be.
Also played Dr. Norman Yan’s speech on CanoeFM about water quality in Haliburton Highlands. We need to provide literature and try to continue to educate our lake associations about the importance of Shoreline naturalization, my understanding that naturalization has been well received in Highlands East.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
First of all I think there was a Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (or similar legislation) before 1990. Earlier in my MNR career ie 80’s I was involved in inspections and investigation of complaints under L&R Imp. Act
Highlands East has been conducting a septic inspection program for 2 years. We plan to continue this program
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. We have already implemented a Septic Reinspection program in Highlands East and I sat on the committee that provided municipality with the recommendation to launch this program.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
b) Consider restricting boat sizes within county boundary lakes to mitigate erosion?
YES or NO
Mayor
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I am assuming that by county boundary lake you mean a lake within Haliburton County? This would be very controversial to deal with. For one thing most if not all boating legislation is under Federal jurisdiction.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
I believe we need to discuss boat sizes, types and speed limits providing anti wake zones. This worked well in other areas where erosion is an issue.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
c) Ban the use of fireworks and lead based lures to eliminate lead entering the water
systems? YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I do support the use of nontoxic fishing lures/sinkers. Plastic/rubber lures are also being ingested by fish and not breaking down causing mortality.
Highlands East has addressed the fireworks issue in the past. Flying lanterns are also an issue that is being looked at.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
No
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. The reduction of any foreign substance that is put into our water systems is important. not just lead.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
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
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
First of all I think there was a Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (or similar legislation) before 1990. Earlier in my MNR career ie 80’s I was involved in inspections and investigation of complaints under L&R Imp. Act
Highlands East has been conducting a septic inspection program for 2 years. We plan to continue this program
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. We have already implemented a Septic Reinspection program in Highlands East and I sat on the committee that provided municipality with the recommendation to launch this program.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
b) Consider restricting boat sizes within county boundary lakes to mitigate erosion?
YES or NO
Mayor
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I am assuming that by county boundary lake you mean a lake within Haliburton County? This would be very controversial to deal with. For one thing most if not all boating legislation is under Federal jurisdiction.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
Yes
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
I believe we need to discuss boat sizes, types and speed limits providing anti wake zones. This worked well in other areas where erosion is an issue.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.
c) Ban the use of fireworks and lead based lures to eliminate lead entering the water
systems? YES or NO
Comments
Mayor
Cheryl Ellis
No reply
Dave Burton
No reply
Ward 1
Cam McKenzie
I do support the use of nontoxic fishing lures/sinkers. Plastic/rubber lures are also being ingested by fish and not breaking down causing mortality.
Highlands East has addressed the fireworks issue in the past. Flying lanterns are also an issue that is being looked at.
Steven Kauffeldt
No reply
Ward 2
Jane Russell
No
Suzanne Partridge
No reply
Ward 3
Cec Ryall
No reply
Ward 4
Bradley Keller
Yes
James Deterling
No reply
Peter Fredricks
Yes. The reduction of any foreign substance that is put into our water systems is important. not just lead.
Ruth Strong
If elected I will look at all info and facts and I will make decisions based on info provided and will look at what makes sense for the County, Municipality and my ward with taxpayers in mind.