Barb Elliott
City/Township Council · North Dumfries Ward 4
Back to candidatesThis candidate finalized their responses after this guide and scoring methodology was published.
Housing & Homelessness
How should municipalities and the Region balance providing permanent housing with the management of encampments in public spaces?select up to 3 per part
A. Pathways to permanent housing
- Partner with non-profit and supportive housing providers
- Use publicly owned land for permanent or interim housing
- Increase funding for deeply affordable and supportive housing
B. Interim management of encampments
- Establish and maintain clear minimum standards (sanitation, safety, outreach)
- Expand the hours and capacity of extreme-weather shelter protections beyond current levels
- Require that enforcement actions be linked to the availability of adequate indoor alternatives
C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government
- Establish clear regional leadership with coordinated municipal roles
- Assign clear municipal responsibility for public-space management
- Publish ongoing performance metrics (e.g. housing placements, shelter bed access)
Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to address both encampments and permanent housing.candidate's own words
I support clear regional leadership for housing and homelessness, clear municipal responsibility for public-space management, and regular public reporting on shelter access, housing placements, outreach, and results. The Region and municipalities must work from one coordinated plan and jointly press the Province and federal government for stable, outcome-based funding.