Marc Biss

Why is Alliston rec centre called "New Tecumseth" yet Beeton and Tottenham gets to remain as is?

If you are elected to council, which other organizations or groups are you part of or working with that are a pecuniary interest now or previously?

Has any promise been made or given that might be perceived as unethical, or from a source of undue influence (financial or otherwise) Do you have backing from any developers, contractors or their agents?

Marc, can you explain why you supported deferring the proposed Sports Dome to next year’s budget because of cost concerns, when the Dome was presented as a lower-cost, revenue-generating project with an estimated tax impact of approximately 1.5% and the potential to serve a significantly larger number of users, yet you then supported Councillor Nicole Cox’s motion regarding moving forward with a new Beeton arena — a project expected to carry a substantially higher cost and tax impact and which, at this stage, has not yet gone through a final Council-approved design or recommendation?

How do you reconcile those two positions from a fiscal responsibility and taxpayer-equity perspective?

Separately, the Beeton Athletic Association publicly lists you as the winner of its $20,000 cash draw in June 2026. Given your position as a sitting member of New Tecumseth Council, and Council’s involvement in decisions concerning recreation facilities in Beeton, do you believe it was appropriate for you to participate in and accept that $20,000 prize? Did you seek any advice from the Town’s Integrity Commissioner or declare any potential conflict of interest relating to the Association or subsequent Beeton arena discussions?

Do you feel about the 5% tax increase to build another arena before we build a pool?

What do you want to achieve in the next 4 years to help New Tecumseth become more environmentally sustainable and carbon neutral?

Do you think it was the right description to build an ice rink over a pool, even though the town desperately needed a pool?

Would you support a new Beeton arena, even though it will lead to an approximately 5% property tax for this project alone?

Seasonal off-leash dog areas

Some municipalities, including Toronto, use seasonal off-leash designations to make better use of park spaces when they aren’t being used for their primary purpose.

Could the Town consider a similar approach here by designating certain sports fields or other suitable public spaces as off-leash dog areas during their off-season? This could provide residents with more legal opportunities to exercise their dogs off leash without requiring the Town to create entirely new dedicated spaces.

In your opinion, what is the best way to reduce homelessness in New Tecumseth? Further, are there any actions you are currently involved in that is meant to help this issue?