Sandra Hanmer

Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to address both encampments and permanent housing.candidate's own words

I would support creating and implementing a housing -first strategy that includes outreach and addiction supports as needed, requires quality standards for affordable housing and provides education to both tenants and landlords that enables successful tenancy.

• Reallocate space on selected streets (e.g. road diets, transit lanes, protected bike lanes)
• Prioritize active transportation improvements during routine resurfacing
• Focus improvements around schools, transit corridors, and commercial areas

1. Use transit to shape land use
2. Prioritize maximizing operational efficiency
3. Prioritize lower-cost or incremental transit improvements
4. Prioritize expanding coverage area
5. Invest in rapid transit to anchor growth

No, maintain the current system where property owners clear adjacent sidewalks

Improve existing subsidies and discounts, but maintain fares for most riders

If you selected "Yes, for specific groups" above, which groups?candidate's own words

Seniors (ex. extend Older Adult Day Pass pilot), People with disabilities, Post-secondary students

Please describe one criterion or principle that should not be compromised when making transit investment decisions.candidate's own words

Equity of access and affordability

Please name one specific street, corridor, or project where you would prioritize these changes.candidate's own words

Improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers on Westvale and Thorndale Roads in Ward 1 are key street infrastructure improvement areas for me. Speeds and obeying traffic signs are a long standing problem. Education alone is not enough. We will need to consider "road diets" in some spots and other traffic calming measures to improve safety in this area. Working together we can and will find solutions. I would prioritize this initiative.

Describe one concrete policy, incentive, or decision you would prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Where possible, explain how it balances environmental goals with fiscal responsibility.candidate's own words

Reducing our carbon footprint is something that we all (individually and collectively) need participate in. Municipalities have the opportunity and responsibility to lead by example where fiscally reasonable. Energy performance standards for new municipal or affordable housing are a good first step.

1. Promote and support low-barrier spaces for local producers to distribute and sell food
2. Encourage and support local landowners to rent to newcomer farmers
3. Develop a local food strategy, including research on how land-use change affects the food system
4. Partner with other levels of government to develop local food hubs that reduce costs and barriers for small businesses
5. Leave local food livelihoods to the private market

Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to strengthen the local food system.candidate's own words

I would support a local food hub or low barrier market space program that provides easy access, is affordable and provides education on nutrition and food preparation.

1. Use development phasing tied to infrastructure capacity
2. Prioritize infill and intensification where infrastructure
3. Require detailed cost and risk analysis before approving
4. Limit outward growth unless full lifecycle infrastructure
5. Proceed with outward growth to address housing supply

Describe one concrete zoning, planning, or development decision you would support (or oppose) that reflects how you would balance these priorities.candidate's own words

I support providing higher density residential buildings near transit stops that include ground-floor commercial space.

Please describe one concrete example of a growth or infrastructure decision you would support or oppose using this approach.candidate's own words

Our infrastructure deficit needs to be addressed in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. We need to consider how we get to "state of good repair" and create thoughtful expansion at the same time. In order for sustainable expansion to occur, existing infrastructure needs to be solid and in a state of good repair. I would support an approach that encompasses both elements - infrastructure in a state of good repair and sustainable expansion.

What can the municipality/region do, if anything, about land which sits vacant for years because it is being used as an investment (land banking)?candidate's own words

I would want to better understand the tools are available to municipalities to use and how they would result in encouraging a landowner to develop the property.

It is already sufficiently transparent and accessible

Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words

In this economic climate I would support staging or phasing a necessary infrastructure improvement project. If the capital project is a new initiative for the community strong consideration would need to be given to the appropriate timing and funding sources for the project.

Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on budgets?candidate's own words

The budget process is a public process now and this must continue. There are opportunities for residents to reach out to councillors and staff; delegate to council during budget deliberations etc. However, the budget itself is complex and not always easy to understand. Efforts to provide clear communication about how the budget is developed and works have occurred and must continue.