North Dumfries — Ward 4
2 candidates responded
Barb Elliott See responses
- Climate change needs action and local governments can contribute in a few areas, but this is an issue better addressed at provincial and federal levels
- Commitments passed by previous councils, like the 50x30 pledge or declarations of climate emergencies, should guide current council decision making
- Our local and regional governments need to renew coordinated action towards implementing the Transform Waterloo Region strategy
- Where possible, require or incentivize energy efficiency standards in new development, beyond current provincial minimums
- Require green infrastructure as part of development approvals (e.g. stormwater management, tree canopy, permeable surfaces)
- Use development agreements to require climate sustainability measures as a condition of approval
- Require climate risk and lifecycle cost analysis in major capital decisions
- Require climate change mitigation and adaptation impact assessments for large growth decisions (greenfield expansions, settlement boundary changes)
- Require an assessment of impacts on aquifer recharge
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
I support replacing municipal light-duty vehicles with hybrid or electric options only at the end of their normal service life, using lifecycle cost and operational reliability—not ideology—to guide each purchase. This reduces fuel use and emissions while protecting taxpayers from unnecessary upfront replacement costs and ensuring rural services remain dependable.
Jonathan Bos See responses
- Addressing climate change is not a priority at this time, given other more urgent issues facing local governments
- Maintain current standards: additional requirements are best set at the provincial or federal level
- Require an assessment of impacts on aquifer recharge
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
Developing unused industrial sites is a great way to slow the spread onto agricultural land. Ag land use is an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to sink carbon