Waterloo — Ward 4
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In the context of growing pressure for economic development and the connected loss of farmland, what role do municipalities and the Region hold in promoting local food livelihoods, production, and processing?ranked from highest to lowest importance
- Partner with other levels of government to develop local food hubs that reduce costs and barriers for small businesses
- Promote and support low-barrier spaces for local producers to distribute and sell food
- Encourage and support local landowners to rent to newcomer farmers
- Develop a local food strategy, including research on how land-use change affects the food system
- Leave local food livelihoods to the private market
How should municipalities and the Region approach food insecurity and affordability?select up to 3 per part
A. Access to food
- Partner with local charities, non-profits, and other organizations to strengthen access to food and redistribution of surplus food and produce for low-income residents
- Support programs to prepare food for those who are unhoused or unable to cook
B. Access to land for growing food
- Enable access to land and resources for local people who want to grow their own food (e.g. the community-garden model)
- Encourage and support private landowners to make lots available for food provisioning
Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to strengthen the local food system.candidate's own words
I would support creating or expanding low-cost market spaces where local farmers and small food businesses can sell directly to residents. This can support local businesses, improve access to fresh food, and reduce barriers between local producers and consumers.
On the ballot but have not responded to survey (2)
- Diane Freeman
- Travis Restoule
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