Jason Shand

I’m not opposed to it, however most parks are not completely fenced and the Town uses the off season time to conduct maintenance. I do feel that each ward should have a designated dog park which ward 2 does not currently have.

My first concern is public safety around our schools. I have seen the traffic studies around the 40km zones and it hasn’t done anything to slow traffic. My first order of business would be to direct town staff to review these areas and what traffic calming measures we can implement to keep our children safe.

We have to take a practical approach towards being carbon neutral. I don’t believe we should be spending tax payers money just to reach a target.

If there are environmental initiatives to help the tax payers save money, then I will support it. But I am not going to support expensive projects simply because it checks a box.

Yes. I do have concerns about a 5% tax increase to build another arena before we address the need for a pool. I believe we need to look carefully at our community’s priorities, affordability for taxpayers, and whether our recreation investments are meeting the needs of the whole community.

Growth should strengthen our community so people can live, work and raise their families here, it shouldn't outpace our core services.

We need to support the local businesses already operating here and help them connect with residents while attracting new businees.

I have attended several meetings in person since i began to consider running for council, and I have watched every meeting on the Town's YouTube channel. This have given me a good understanding of how our current Council operates and how decisions aare made.

A recurring concern I have is the lack of teamwork around the council table. Disageements are important, but somtimes it can appear driven by individual positions or personal agendas. Residents derserve a Council that debates respectfully and keeps the community's best interests at the forefront.

Smart growth is not as simple as adding more density or building larger subdivisions. It means responsible, well planned growth that directs new housing and businesses to areas where roads, wastewater systems, schools and emergency services can support them.

Growth is coming and we must plan accordingly. One of the main reasons I decided to run as a candidate for Ward 2, was watching a few of the current councillors voting to allow the use of Strong Mayor Powers to push though changes that otherwise would not have received the majority support. In my view, this side stepped the democratic decision making process of Council on an issue that will shape the future of our community. Somthing that I would not allow to happen again.