Whitby
Not all candidates responded to the survey. Those who did are listed, along with their responses below.
Survey Questions
- Do you support an enforced heat maximum by-law for all rental units within your municipality?
- Do you support a moratorium on municipal approvals for the construction of data centres until the full impacts have been assessed and understood?
- Do you support an expanded, accessible, reliable, and sustainable public transit system across the Durham Region?
- Do you support the installation of renewable energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) and battery storage at all suitable municipal structures?
- If elected, what will you do to support programs and policies that address climate change in your municipality and at the Regional level in addition to the above?
Mayor
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- If elected, I would support practical, measurable climate action that protects residents while keeping affordability and responsible use of taxpayer dollars at the centre of decision-making. I would work with Whitby Council and Durham Region to implement and regularly measure the results of existing climate plans rather than simply announcing new targets.
- My priorities would include improving the energy efficiency of municipal buildings, evaluating renewable energy and battery storage where technically and financially appropriate, expanding reliable public transit and active transportation options, protecting and expanding Whitby’s tree canopy and natural areas, and strengthening stormwater and flood-resilience infrastructure.
- I would also support programs that help residents and businesses reduce their energy costs through efficiency improvements and retrofits. As Whitby grows, I believe new development and major infrastructure proposals should be evaluated for their long-term effects on transportation, utilities, water, the environment and municipal finances.
- Climate policy should produce measurable results. I would support transparent reporting so residents can see the costs, savings, emissions reductions and progress associated with municipal initiatives. My goal would be a Whitby that is environmentally resilient, financially responsible and prepared for future growth.