WARD 9 Candidates – Knoxdale-Merivale

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.

Keith Egli :

#1: “…this matter needs to be followed up on.”

#2: “…I support the fund but note that the emerald ash borer situation is one of environmental significance and we had to work to find solutions and resources to address it. Hopefully, similar issues of concern will not arise in the future.”

#3: “Yes.”

#4: “I agree there needs to be a greater discussion around consultation‎ with and provision of information to the general public as well as the role the public can and should play in the process. The discussion of governance for the new term of Council will allow this topic to be on the table.”

The other candidate did not respond.