Innisfil Candidates
Background Information
However, the Government of Ontario has not funded or implemented a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorous pollution to 44 tonnes a year. Lake Simcoe’s phosphorous pollution has instead gone up by 30% since 2009. (To learn more about how we can reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorous pollution to 44 tonnes a year, please read our Cleaning-Up Lake Simcoe report.)
Responses to the question:
Do you believe that Lake Simcoe’s municipalities should formally request that the Government of Ontario promptly fund and implement a plan to reduce Lake Simcoe’s phosphorous pollution to 44 tonnes a year by 2030?
Mayor
Daniel davidson
Yes
We actually. Sent out a request similar about a month ago.
Deputy Mayor
Kenneth Fowler
Yes
Rob Nicol
Yes
Absolutely but, For those of whom who didn’t take the time to see the great work that many us who have already worked to advance this, I along with many other council members around Lake Simcoe brought forth motions to our individual councils suggesting that the Federal and Provincial Governments along with York Region separate the planned Phosphorus Reduction Facility for Lake Simcoe from the stalled Upper York Sewage Solution. This phosphorus reduction project funding was part of the Federal Government’s promises and has the capability to provide benefits to greatly advance these targets and protect our Lake. Council members around Lake Simcoe were able to get Provincial funding to continue to bring this facility on line and we just need the Federal Government to finally honor their pledges to reinstate the/or bring a new Lake Simcoe Clean type up fund as promised over the past many years for the ultimate health of Lake Simcoe and all of our communities.
Regional Councillor
Councillor
Carol Griffith
Yes
Scott Jones
Yes
If elected, I will involve myself in the government position and review all documentation pertaining the phosphorous pollution.
Jake Tucker
Yes
Linda Zanella
Yes
Naz Obredor
Undecided
I do not know enough about this currently to make an informed comment.
Jeanette Luchese Jacobs
Undecided
Thank you so much for providing this valuable information; I volunteer with South Simcoe Streams Networks in restoration work, revitalization and plantings to create buffers for our creeks. I believe small steps forward are essential, and Innisfil could benefit from providing seed monies to South Simcoe Streams Networks. Ensuring they can continue the excellent work they do that ultimately aids in the reduction of phosphorous levels and protects our watershed. I find it interesting that our Mayor, Lynn Dollin, didn’t “…call for the development and implementation of a plan ….” as Innisfil is omitted (first page of the brochure) and would like to discuss that with our Mayor.
Jennifer Richardson
Yes
Steven Fishman
Yes
Lisa Maxwell
Yes
Andrew Harrigan
Yes
Absolutely – all levels of leadership need to shift their ideologies to that of being solution focused not deficit based – too often we have the decision makers at the proverbial table, yet our said leadership fails to lead and make a decision. If there is an identified issue, which there is here, then it is the responsibility of the ‘state’ to ensure protection for our habitat.
Fred drodge
Yes
Kevin Eckhardt
Yes
Whether a municipality or provincial government it is important for all levels of government to understand and implement changes to pollution to our lakes and waters. I wouldn’t be opposed to municipalities requesting assistance to tack pollution concerns.
Megan Varga
Yes
I absolutely do. Wastewater treatment plants and clean water treatment plants need to have their levels reviewed. Also, the natural coverage needs to become a priority to help reduce the levels. We only have one chance to keep the lake healthy. If it gets anymore polluted it will never get back to where it needs to be.
Lisa Maxwell
Yes
Alex Waters
Undecided
Anil Dutta
Yes