The propositions:
1. Support for a strong site alteration by-law, with emphasis on “strong.”
2. Renewed commitment to an annual allocation towards an environmental lands acquisition fund.
3. Standing firm in support of the prohibition against future country lot subdivisions.
4. The City’s Advisory Committees should be genuine bridges between the public and Council.
Marianne Wilkinson:
#1: “Re removal of topsoil, grade alteration and placement of fill – I support such a bylaw to ensure that changes to grade and removal of material only occurs after evaluation of proposals and receiving a permit in order to stop degradation of properties. For the new development along March Road, for example, I strongly endorsed tree preservation and fully support the legal action presently underway on illegal cutting of trees.”
#2: “I’ve recommended funding for environmental lands be provided and strongly support having funding available as well as encouraging landowners to consider donations of environmental lands in return for a tax receipt (which I’ve been recommending to some landowners and have done in the past).”
#3: “We have enough country estate lots to last for a long time and don’t need any more so I support the present policy to prohibit future country lot subdivisions.”
#4: “I’m a great believer in consultation with the public and do so in Kanata North. Openness leads to better decisions and members of the public have contributed to many improvements over the years. I agree that input in advance is needed as once decisions are made it is almost impossible to make even good changes. I put forward the requirement for a new Environmental Impact Study for each phase of a draft subdivision so that changes can be required as new information emerges. Your suggestions on the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee are useful and would improve dialogue and decisions.”
Jeff Seeton:
#1: “Yes I do support a site-alterations bylaw and believe that the cities of London, Hamilton and Oakville are excellent examples of where the city of Ottawa should be moving toward.”
#2: “I support annual funding that is earmarked for environmental land acquisitions. In the previous election I was also a large supporter an environmental land acquisition fund.”
#3: “I believe in standing firm on the policy that prohibits future “country” lot subdivision.”
#4: “A good city councillor takes input from as many parties as possible. I believe in the openness and transparency of City Advisory Committees and will fully support their continued use.”
Matt Muirhead: “I STRONGLY SUPPORT all four propositions.”