Shaughna Ainsworth (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

I absolutely support the City of Barrie lobbying the Ontario government to help formulate a work plan for a phosphorous reduction strategy to reach the target of 44 tonnes per year by 2026.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

Being an urban center responsible for some of the development that has contributed to higher levels of phosphorous, Barrie should participate in the development and implementation of this initiative. I would also like to see Barrie's participation in the LID study.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

I fail to understand why the LSRCA refused to establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from citizens regarding the North Gwillimbury forest. I feel that people who could be affected by any decision making process should at the very least be heard.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

Yes, I believe that growth should pay for growth and the existing tax base should not have to be burdened with supporting the cost of new development.

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Ryan Cardwell (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Graham Allary (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Currently the phosphorus levels are still too high to adequately support aquatic life and the lake continues to feel the effects of increased human activity

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

freshwater marshes have suffered major acreage losses to human development. Some have been degraded by excessive deposits of nutrients and sediment from construction and farming. Severe flooding and nutrient deposition to downstream waters have often followed marsh destruction and degradation.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

Permit applications should be reviewed and expedited in as short of time as possible.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

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Erin Hennigar (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Clare Riepma (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

The details of how this would be implemented need to be worked out so that the solution is a practical and achievable one.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

The details need to be carefully considered so that the plan is practical and can be readily implemented.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

Informed and thoughtful public input is always helpful.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

New development should to cover its costs.

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Avery Konda (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

I believe municipalities, and the elected Ward Councillors representing the City of Barrie, have an obligation to work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and the Government of Ontario. Although in the Minister's Five Year Report on Lake Simcoe (2015) showed signs of improvement of phosphorous load in in the watershed's tributaries, reversing negative effects from past actions on large bodies of water, such as Lake Simcoe, that have a direct correlation to the health of our ecosystems, needs to be actioned upon, and individuals in positions of leadership need to work to be catalysts for positive forward direction.

Barrie is an example of a city that needs to continue working to reduce how much phosphorus discharge is allowed back into our large bodies of water (i.e. Lake Simcoe). Due to upgrades at the Barrie water treatment plant, there has been a decrease in phosphorus discharge. However, we are still one of the highest in phosphorous discharge in relation to neighboring municipalities that have connections to Lake Simcoe. A leader with strong action, consistency, and determination to follow through with positive change, is needed to ensure we remain on the trajectory of lowering phosphorus discharge from our water treatment plant.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

I support municipalities working with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to ensure 40% of Lake Simcoe's watershed has high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows. Wetlands and meadows are an important champion in biodiversity and animal rehabilitation, and play a crucial role in groundwater recharge and water cleansing. If we, as municipalities and as people, want to continue to have clean water, we need to protect our wetlands, meadows, and forests that play important roles in the symbiotic ecosystem that we are blessed to live in today.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

I believe the LSRCA is a champion player in the discussion and assurance that we prioritize Lake Simcoe's health, sustainability, and treatment. I support the development of a process for reviewing public submissions, that could negatively effect Lake Simcoe's ecosystem health. However, all key players need to be at the table for discussions such as this; local government officials, LSRCA representatives, and key stakeholders; a decision made by a group of individuals who have the knowledge, and persistence to ensure that we look at the holistic view of proposed developments, and our ecosystem health and sustainability.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

The Development Charges Act, as it is currently written, states "The council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area to which the by-law applies. 1997, c. 27, s. 2 (1)." There needs to be consistent data, and a process that showcases the positive advantages of recovering 100% of additional infrastructure costs. Once data shows that there is an overall benefit to the local economy, and does not negatively effect taxpayer's future dollars. I would support future conversation after this process is posted publicly for our residents and community to provide input on, and a follow up conversation could begin to look at what an amendment to the Development Charges Act would look like, following a constitutional process and bringing key stakeholders into the conversation.

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Ann-Marie Kungl (candidate for Councillor Ward 1)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Yes. I am absolutely aligned to this approach and target.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

Absolutely. With respect to all permit applications that fall within the regulation under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, I fully support the LSRCA in establishing an approach for receiving and reviewing submissions, which I believe may assist ensuring all proposed developments have appropriate regard for Lake Simcoe's wetlands, floodplains and shorelines.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

An increase to development charges (DC) is an appropriate tactic to ensure growth pays for growth. While amendments to the Act are being explored, municipalities can proactively position increases to development charges as they approach their respective cycles for review and updates.

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John Olthuis (candidate for Councillor Ward 10)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Lake Simcoe has seen great improvement but we must continue to reduce phosphorus content. 44 tonnes is still too high in my estimation.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

This would be wonderful. I would like to see the plan in more detail and how Barrie in particular can help.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

I feel that LSRCA should be brought in at the beginning of the development stage to make recommendations to the developer and Municipalities as far as preservation of existing wetlands, flood plains and shorelines or remediation recommendations if they are to be impacted by the development.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

Full recovery would reduce the impact on existing taxpayers and allow tax revenues to be directed to improving existing infrastructure, however, my concern is it will impact new home pricing and subsequently rental pricing as the market adjusts to higher cost of ownership. (Development costs are passed through to the consumer as you know.) Affordable housing is one of my major concerns. We have to develop creative funding models for developers to assist first time home buyers as well.

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Richard Forward (candidate for Councillor Ward 2)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

I recently retired as General Manager of Infrastructure & Growth Management after 28 years of service in Barrie. I have a Master of Science in Water Resources. I have worked with the LSRCA on many initiatives, over the years, to reduce phosphorous loading to the Lake including as Barrie's representative on the LSEMS Steering Committee and the Assimilative Capacity Study for Lake Simcoe Phase 1 of the IGAP Plan. In addition, as general manager, I oversaw the $100M wastewater plant expansion to reduce phosphorous loading to the Lake as well as implemented numerous projects, under the Lake Simcoe Clean Up Fund (LSCUF). I also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with former CAO Gayle Wood to bring CA resources to the City to help with issues related to projects and development in the City. The City of Barrie has, and needs to, continue to implement measures to reduce phosphorous loading to Lake Simcoe.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

I provided the leadership and oversite of the growth management portfolio that will see over 30% of the annexed lands (approximately 690 hA) transfer into public ownership over the next 20 years, protecting the natural heritage system.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

One of the guiding principles during the preparation of the land use plans for the annexed lands was that growth pay for growth to the greatest extent possible. The DC Act, however, limits the amount collected to build infrastructure required to support growth. The City and the development community entered into a voluntary capital contribution agreement to recover some of the ineligible costs under the DC Act - unfortunately, the province changed the rules on voluntary contribution agreements as such some infrastructure costs are not recovered.

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Keenan Aylwin (candidate for Councillor Ward 2)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Lake Simcoe is one of Barrie's most valuable resources and it must be protected.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

We also need to ensure that development does not continue to encroach on precious ecosystems. Development should be compact so that it is sustainable and cost-effective.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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GALLO Yolanda (candidate for Councillor Ward 2)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Absolutely, if we don't start communicating from the same page sooner than later, the window of opportunity to save our Water-systems will be lost! Our natural habitat is in jeopardy and far too many of us are all too busy living in the moment and not thinking about what we now take for granted. Our children, our grandchildren, our great grandchildren deserve some mature role modeling to protect our greatest asset.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

In 2001 - as a producer, I travelled along the Trent Severn Waterway with a team, Starting at Big Chute we travelled all the way to Peterborough though our Trent Severn Waterway Canals, It was a magnificent trip and eye opener to some of the things you are describing. In 5 days - 15 video interviews were coordinated to discuss the loss of our shorelines and how the damaging use of pesticides is grossly impacting our natural habitat and water systems. I will dig out the VHS and have a copy dubbed for you. The point is, our natural habitat is still in far greater jeopardy and far too many of us are too busy living in the moment and perhaps don't realize how serious this is. Our children, our grandchildren, our great grandchildren deserve some mature role modeling to protect our greatest assets.

I also believe that we should have a full-time representative working at City Hall to support the work of the LSRCA group and the work to implement this plan.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

LSRCA must also ensure that there is sufficient staff to handle the applications and most importantly the monies coming in from the permit applications should be reserved and directed to cover the costs for each application. Having someone located at City Hall or at least on call when applications come in to clear and give the go ahead to any restrictions put on said properties would certainly add efficiency to developers.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

I do believe that the Act should be amended to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from developers but I do not believe that every project should be treated with the same fee template. Each development should be reviewed individually to determine the impact it will make in their community. We need to ask and identify what are these additional infrastructure costa? Where are all the development charges being spent now?

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Tanya Saari (candidate for Councillor Ward 3)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Lynn-Anne Hill (candidate for Councillor Ward 3)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

My first answer was yes, however, I need to review this process to understand more fully. Thank you!

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Daniel Boucher (candidate for Councillor Ward 4)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

I believe that conservation authorities, environmental research groups should have a consultative voice when governments pass/debate new legislation.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

I have no objections to LSCRA being consulted to develop and submit a watershed plan for Govt review, to work in conjunction with the province.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

Provincial jurisdictional matters, privacy concerns and other issues of land distribution may be withstanding. The onus of Government has safety measures enacted to consult with outside partners should the situation be warranted.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

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Bryan Harris (candidate for Councillor Ward 4)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Maybe.

I have strong environmental values and of course, anything that will improve the quality of the lake and the Lake Simcoe watershed I would be in favour and any process that will enhance public information and involvement in the development and environmental assessment processes, you would be in support.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Maybe.

I have strong environmental values and of course, anything that will improve the quality of the lake and the Lake Simcoe watershed I would be in favour and any process that will enhance public information and involvement in the development and environmental assessment processes, you would be in support.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

I have strong environmental values and of course, anything that will improve the quality of the lake and the Lake Simcoe watershed I would be in favour and any process that will enhance public information and involvement in the development and environmental assessment processes, you would be in support.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

I have strong environmental values and of course, anything that will improve the quality of the lake and the Lake Simcoe watershed I would be in favour and any process that will enhance public information and involvement in the development and environmental assessment processes, I would be in support.

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Barry Ward (candidate for Councillor Ward 4)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

We are already working with the LSRCA and have been successful in not only meeting our phosphorus targets but far exceeding them, thanks to a $100 million upgrading of our wastewater treatment plant. We have also launched an ambitious plan to improve our stormwater management ponds and opened up many of the creeks that flow through Barrie's downtown area to Kempenfelt Bay. We have purchased many properties along the creeks to make this possible, plus expanded all of the Lakeshore Drive bridges as part of a naturalization plan.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

Barrie has been protecting our urban forests as much as possible. About one-third of all the land annexed from Innisfil has been environmentally protected from development.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

Yes, and care must be taken not to create unnecessary delays in the process at the same time.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

Once again,we have gone a long way to doing this in Barrie by reaching an agreement with developers to pay thousands of dollars per unit on top of the development charges they pay.

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steve trotter (candidate for Councillor Ward 6)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

I believe the city of barrie has been a good partner of the LSRCA and I would like us to continue being a good partner

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Maybe.

I dont have enough information on this to provide an insightful comment

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

the LSRCA should be a commenting agency on all activities the impact the watershed

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Micheline Robichaud (candidate for Councillor Ward 6)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

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Colin Nelthorpe (candidate for Councillor Ward 6)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

The lake is the jewel of Barrie and lots of residents enjoy the water. But it is also important to protect the water for the sake of migrating birds and other species that call the lake home.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

I support the protection and conservation of the forests and wetlands. One of my campaign promises is to protect the Bear Creek Wetlands and green spaces in Ward 6 from further development, the wetlands play a key role in the ecosystem and the water tables.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

There does need to be control on how and what people build on the waterfront, if left unregulated there is the risk of poor building practices that lead to shore erosion or potential flooding. My only worry is that doing this will put a significant load of work on LSRCA or create a wall of red tape that only complicates and frustrates the public.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

This is definitely worth looking into but should be approached with caution. If the municipalities recover %100 of the infrastructure cost that is brought around by new developments that will help keep municipal taxes down, but the problem is that the money will still have to come from somewhere. If the cost of reimbursing the city falls on the province then that puts a much greater cost on the province. If the cost of reimbursing the city falls on the developer then this might lead to increased housing cost or reluctance to build. Never the less the money must come from somewhere, I cant say who should be the one to front the bill though as there are to many potential repercussions from a %100 recover scenario.

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Gary Harvey (candidate for Councillor Ward 7)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Bonnie North (candidate for Councillor Ward 7)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

There is no question that Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities, the LSRCA, and the province must work together as partners to prioritize the reduction of phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes/year by 2026.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

If the Lake Simcoe watershed municipalities, the LRCA, and the province cannot ensure that our wetlands, forests, and grasslands are preserved and re-established to at least 40% of healthy, connected coverage by 2026, the current rate of fragmentation will accelerate until our wild spaces are buried under concrete forever.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

It is unacceptable that robust public consultations are not already the norm in Section 28 permit applications. Every engaged resident in affected areas must be heard, and their input must be meaningfully incorporated into all decisions in this regard, even if it means certain Section 28 permits are ultimately denied.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

Developers should bear the cost burdens of the new infrastructure required to establish residential and commercial development projects that are currently outsourced to municipalities, and which are then passed along to residential homeowners through their tax bills. Without this, the escalating infrastructure expenses are unsustainable, both for municipalities and their residential taxpayers.

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Andrew Prince (candidate for Councillor Ward 7)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Shelly Skinner (candidate for Councillor Ward 8)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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Jim Harris (candidate for Councillor Ward 8)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

Proactive planning and investments are the best method to address any emerging issue or concern.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

All levels of government must set priorities and a plan which follows the direction outlined by the prevailing science and research evidence.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

We should always have processes that include public discourse and feedback. Transparency and engagement of citizens is essential for accountability.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

Simply put growth needs to pay for itself. This should not be downloaded.

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Brian Miller (candidate for Councillor Ward 8)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Maybe.

I support being proactive in keeping Lake Simcoe healthy for future generations to enjoy and we cannot forget the Federal Govt. I'm not familiar enough with the numbers to commit. It's also my understanding the Federal Govt committed $29 million over the last 5 years towards clean water and the Lake Simcoe-Eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up fund.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Maybe.

I agree in principle with working in partnership with LSRCA & setting a proactive goal & being cognizant in future planning & development proposals affecting these areas, but I believe percentages & timelines can sometimes be difficult to attain.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Maybe.

I don't know enough to respond, but it sounds reasonable that there should be a mechanism available for the public to comment.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Maybe.

I agree on the principle, growth pays for growth, but developers are already passing a majority of these costs onto new home buyers and pushing up the cost of affordable housing, not to mention Barrie's need to compete in attracting new businesses.

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Brad Thompson (candidate for Councillor Ward 8)

1. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorus loadings to 44 tonnes per year by 2026?

Yes.

2. Should municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Government of Ontario to develop and implement a plan to ensure that by 2026, at least 40% of Lake Simcoe’s watershed consists of high quality connected forests, wetlands and meadows?

Yes.

3. Should the LSRCA establish a process for receiving and reviewing submissions from the public with respect to all Section 28 permit applications pertaining to Lake Simcoe’s wetlands, floodplains and shorelines?

Yes.

4. Should the Development Charges Act be amended to allow municipalities to recover 100% of their additional infrastructure costs to service new residential and commercial projects from their developers?

Yes.

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