I want to move from Councillor to Mayor to take a greater leadership role in continuing the progress of the last four years. I bring local business and governance experience through operating our multi-generational family dairy farm and serving 12 years as a Director for the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

The most pressing issue is modernizing municipal infrastructure to support efficient service delivery and economic growth. My priorities include securing a cost-effective municipal office and Public Works garage and strategically developing municipally owned properties, including Rows Corners/Campus Habitations and the future North Augusta Road Business Park, to expand our tax base.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

We must improve the efficiency, clarity and accessibility of municipal services for residents and businesses. I propose reviewing our building permit and land severance processes from the applicant’s perspective, identifying bottlenecks and making these processes easier to understand while continuing to uphold the township’s zoning, planning and regulatory standards.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

Effective governance requires transparency, active listening and accessibility, especially on contentious issues. I welcome diverse perspectives and encourage residents to contact me with their ideas, criticisms and concerns. Constructive disagreement strengthens decision-making, and I am committed to weighing community feedback objectively before casting my vote on difficult issues.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

Council must balance financial pressure on taxpayers against rising infrastructure costs and the need to maintain our roads and facilities. I support ongoing asset management, evaluating service levels against operational costs, prioritizing essential road and infrastructure maintenance through data-driven planning, and pursuing federal and provincial infrastructure grants to reduce local costs.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

A professional and productive council relies on mutual respect, active listening and integrity. I will bring a collaborative mindset, treat councillors, staff and residents with respect, and speak with clarity and truth. Council debates should remain focused on policy and outcomes while maintaining the professionalism residents expect and deserve.

Mayoral CandidateRob Smith

Incumbent Councillor

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I’m seeking the position of Mayor to bring experienced, balanced and accountable leadership to Council. With 31 years in municipal government as a Trustee, Councillor and employee, I understand our community and municipal operations. I will foster respectful, focused debate where every voice is heard and decisions serve our entire municipality.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

I believe road infrastructure is one of Elizabethtown-Kitley’s most pressing issues. With over half of our 350 kilometres of municipal roads still gravel, I would champion a responsible 15–20-year plan to expand surface treatment, improving road conditions, extending lifespan, reducing maintenance demands and making strategic use of taxpayer dollars.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

Presently, Elizabethtown-Kitley follows provincial minimum maintenance standards for winter control. With sufficient snow removal equipment available, I believe we can do better than the minimum. Increasing winter road maintenance would improve safety, reliability and accessibility, while providing residents with the level of service they reasonably expect.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

I will always make space for residents to be heard, especially when we disagree. I will listen to understand their concerns and perspective, not simply their position. While we may not always agree on the outcome, I will be respectful, transparent about my reasoning, and accountable for the decisions I make.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

Council needs a responsible long-term financial plan that prioritizes infrastructure while protecting taxpayers. We must also advocate for our fair share of provincial and federal funding, pursue available infrastructure, housing and recreation grants, and work collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities to share resources, reduce duplication and make every tax dollar go further.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

I will lead with clear communication, transparency, honesty and respect. I will create more opportunities for residents to participate through municipal committees, informal public meetings and surveys, while continuing accessible updates through the Township website and quarterly newsletters. Good local government starts with keeping residents informed, involved and confident their voices matter.

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Councillor CandidateEarl Brayton

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1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

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2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

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5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

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Councillor CandidateDan Downey

Incumbent Councillor

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I enjoy municipal politics (even though my wife thinks I’m crazy) I am voted in because of the residents therefore I am here for the people. Use my experience as a small business owner since 1985 to ask questions of staff and make sense of government red tape.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

DEBT: As of now we are close to $5 million and have another $8 to $10-million planned for the next year. I will push for a finance committee to be created. Residents with financial backgrounds meet to review our asset management plan, borrowing, variance reports and making suggestions to council.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

Development around existing villages, especially low budget single family dwellings. In other words make it easier to build small basic no frills houses.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

I would push for public meetings like we just had with the new Burnbrae barns, Brockville prison, Tackaberry quarry, Frankville school and when the time comes, ALTO. The public can handle the truth. Not everyone is going to be happy but do your best to keep them informed.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

With all the proposed new debt, council needs to ask itself what happens in 2, 5 or 10 years if we use up all our credit limits? What happens when unexpected costs arise from equipment failure etc.? That is why I’ll be asking for a finance committee to be formed.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

By doing what I do now. Don’t let fear stop you from asking hard questions that relate to taxpayer affordability, red tape, township policies, provincial government mandates, fire department, roads, ditches and plowing.

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Councillor CandidateDon Heron

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I am seeking this position because I care deeply about the future of Elizabethtown-Kitley and want to serve our community. I would bring practical life and business experience, a strong commitment to listening to residents, and a willingness to work collaboratively to make responsible decisions that benefit our community.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

I believe one of our greatest challenges is balancing responsible growth with the rising cost of municipal services. I would work to maintain essential services while carefully reviewing spending, encouraging appropriate development, and ensuring taxpayers receive good value for every dollar the municipality collects.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

The township could improve communication with residents and keep them informed about decisions that affect their community. I would support a more timely, accessible and robust communication, along with greater opportunities for residents to provide input before important decisions are made.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

I believe that disagreement is an important part of good decision-making. I would listen respectfully, consider the facts and concerns presented, and remain open to changing my position when the evidence supports it. My responsibility as a councillor would be to represent the entire community, not just those who agree with me.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

Council must recognize that residents deserve affordable taxes while also maintaining safe roads, reliable infrastructure and essential services. I would support long-term planning, prioritize critical needs, seek efficiencies, and carefully evaluate major expenditures.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

Throughout my life, I have tried to treat people with respect, listen to different perspectives and work towards common ground. I would bring that same approach to council-working respectfully with the mayor, council, staff and residents, while always putting the best interest of Elizabethtown-Kitley first.

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Councillor CandidateLeanne Kinch

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I want to give back in a larger way, strengthen our sense of community and act as a voice for our taxpayers. I was born and raised in Elizabethtown-Kitley, my Grandfather served as councillor, reeve and county warden. I want to return to his common sense approach within the chambers.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

I think we need to work to enhance our overall financial acumen within the chambers, and among staff. This will allow us to minimize our financial deficits and spend where absolutely necessary. We need to look at our biggest costs and find a way to lower them in the long-term.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

We need public engagement if we’re truly going to serve the people, so I think public notice needs to improve. Out of date regulations, processes or protocols must be revisited and updated to reflect the times as well. We need regulations that are capable of evolving through the years.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

I will not make a decision until I have a strong understanding from all perspectives on a subject. I do my homework and I come prepared, but if someone is more knowledgeable than me on a subject I’m not afraid to seek them out and learn from them.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

The budget needs to be assessed annually. We can’t be afraid to question the big expenditures and ask ‘what makes this necessary?’. I’m not here to stop the big wheel when it comes to finances, but I want to ensure the residence feel that someone is holding the township accountable.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

By keeping mutual respect for everybody across the board. If we don’t value each other, and different perspectives, then there is no trust and respect, nor any progress. Forward movement is the goal hear and if we don’t all share a common goal then this isn’t going to work.

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Councillor CandidateLawrence Knapp

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I have always felt that it is important to have the courage of your convictions. Rather than simply complain about a situation, I try to put my efforts into supporting and participating in the process to evoke positive change. I feel that I have the skill set and experience to help Elizabethtown-Kitley manage the current turbulence in a manner that contributes to everyone’s quality of life.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

Municipal governments, especially rural municipalities, are facing increased costs with limited options for increasing revenue. This will result in any number of symptoms, including regulatory burden and depreciating infrastructure. We need to support positive growth, to empower our Council with the flexibility to implement strategies to address problems and not simply symptoms.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

We need clear, and transparent, objectives that align with the official plan and the regulatory frameworks that underpin it. The more informed we are about both what Council is doing and why it is doing it, will eliminate unnecessary confusion and the resources it consumes. We need to use whatever tools we can to communicate with residents and ensure we build trust going forward.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

The last thing we need is a centralized echo chamber; I will always view counter arguments as an extremely useful step in the process. Allocating agenda time to hear interventions from the public should be taken seriously and take place as early in the decision-making process as possible.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

Asset depreciation and rising costs are realities that cannot be ignored. The way forward is positive growth, to augment the current tax base. We need a clear picture of what our current cost projections are and then focus on initiatives that can relieve the pressure on current rate payers.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

Clear communication about our objectives, our processes and the organizational structures that are in place to drive municipal services. The key is to develop trust by being open and honest.

Councillor CandidateEleanor Leacock Renaud

Incumbent Councillor

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

I bring 26 years of council experience in Kitley and Elizabethtown-Kitley. I have lived here my entire life, raised my family and operate our 180-year family farm. During my years on council, I have travelled every road, spoken with residents and helped make difficult decisions to keep our township moving forward.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

The most important issue is providing services in the most cost-effective manner possible. We must use limited financial resources wisely while maintaining roads, bridges and culverts to required standards. Finding the best solution at the best cost can be difficult, and sometimes borrowing is necessary for long-term infrastructure benefiting everyone.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

The township should complete the move of its office from New Dublin to Frankville as quickly as possible. Upgrading the old, undersized office or building elsewhere would waste tax dollars. Council acquired the former school after public consultation, and I believe converting it is the least costly way forward.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

It is important to listen fully to all sides before making a decision. If I have already decided, how can I support the best decision for the township as a whole? No single councillor makes the decision. Seven people are elected to make the best decision for the entire township.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

We face this reality with every decision as services and infrastructure become more expensive. Growth in housing and business helps maintain what we have. We must use tax dollars and borrowing wisely. I don’t want taxes increasing any more than anyone else, and I will ask difficult questions about spending.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

I will listen to all sides and work to ensure staff are treated fairly and respectfully so we can achieve the best future for Elizabethtown-Kitley residents. I have had good relationships with staff on boards and organizations where I have served. Treating staff with respect helps council achieve better results.

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Councillor CandidatePaul William Salmon

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3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

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5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

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Councillor CandidateClint Thompson

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2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

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3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

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4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

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5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

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6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

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Councillor CandidateCam Woolley

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

In my 30 years as an Ontario Provincial Police officer, I played a role in numerous investigations that led to local, provincial, and national improvements in traffic safety, legislation, highway design, and officer safety. As President of #5 Branch OPP Association, I developed strong relationships with government at all levels.

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

A proposed zoning change that massively expands the Woods Quarry near Tincap would allow removal of current buffers and setbacks intruding into established residential areas. Excavation below the water line is also an undeniable risk to the highly vulnerable aquifer. I would only support quarry expansion on a much smaller scale.

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

EKT needs to encourage responsible economic developement, and home-building. I would fast-track the decision-making process at Council level, remove red-tape and encourage people to move their homes and businesses to EKT. This is also the most effective way to reduce taxes, by increasing revenues.

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

In my careers as an OPP Officer, TV News Reporter (CTV/CP24), and business owner I often experienced difficult people and difficult decisions. I learned early that all evidence must be considered, from all sources with an open mind. Personal preferences and personalities should not unduly influence decisions.

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

For EKT, our largest budget cost is policing, and the price is controlled by the province. A Value For Money report by the Auditor General on the OPP shows much room for improvement. I would rely on my policing experience to ensure that EKT pays only for what service is actually received.

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

I spent most of my life in a strong team environment, playing sports, then policing, TV News, and as a partner in a large private business. Experience tells me that everyone brings unique skills and perspective. It is important to encourage all team members to participate in our goal to represent the residents well.

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MAYOR

Mayoral CandidateHenry Oosterhof

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Mayoral CandidateRob Smith

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COUNCILLOR

Councillor CandidateEarl Brayton

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Councillor CandidateDan Downey

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Councillor CandidateDon Heron

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Councillor CandidateLeanne Kinch

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Councillor CandidateLawrence Knapp

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Councillor CandidateEleanor Leacock Renaud

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.tdi_327{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

.tdi_331{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

.tdi_335{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

.tdi_339{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

.tdi_343{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

Councillor CandidatePaul William Salmon

.tdi_354{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

.tdi_358{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

.tdi_362{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

.tdi_366{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

.tdi_370{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

.tdi_374{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

Councillor CandidateClint Thompson

.tdi_382{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

.tdi_386{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

.tdi_390{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

.tdi_394{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

.tdi_398{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

.tdi_402{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

Councillor CandidateCam Woolley

.tdi_412{font-size:16px!important;line-height:1.3!important;font-weight:700!important}1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

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1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

1. Why are you seeking this position, and what experience or perspective would you bring to the council table?

2. What do you believe is the most important issue facing Elizabethtown-Kitley, and what would you do about it?

3. What could the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley be doing better, and what specific change would you propose?

4. How would you seek and consider input from residents who disagree with you when making a difficult decision?

5. How should council balance property-tax affordability with the cost of maintaining roads, infrastructure and municipal services across a large rural township?

6. How would you contribute to an effective and professional working relationship among the mayor, councillors, municipal staff and residents?

October 26, 2026Election Day

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