Dome deferral vs Beeton arena; $20,000 cash draw conflict

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?