Name: Christina Bisanz
Position for which you are running: Councillor Ward 7 (acclaimed)
Do you reside in the ward in which you are running (council candidates): You bet!
Outline your background/experience (100-word limit):
What are the top four qualities required to be an effective municipal representative? (4-word limit):
1. Responsive
2. Responsible
3. Empathetic
4. Knowledgeable
Explain why you are the best qualified candidate. (100-word limit):
What are the two most important issues for your ward/constituents? (200-word limit):
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Coping with the considerable disruption due to an inordinate amount of construction taking place in the Ward.
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Concerns with increasing traffic volume, speeding and distracted driving on neighbourhood streets
What will you do to ensure you are accountable to your constituents? (50-word limit):
Continue to be accessible and respond to residents issues and concerns, ensure that I am well-informed and do my research, and publish my monthly newsletter to keep residents informed of Ward 7 matters.
What is the most important issue for council/school board to address in the next term? (100-word limit):
Ensuring that growth is responsible and sustainable. While there have been positive changes with the growth in Town, we’ve also seen more congestion in traffic, housing, and loss of precious green space. As a member of Council, I will advocate for growth that is responsive to community needs while positioning us to attract new business and jobs, ensuring that our infrastructure, services and greenspaces are sustained through fiscally responsible decision-making.
Describe your dream project that would result in a better quality of life in Newmarket. (100-word limit):
I look forward to the transformation of the Mulock Estates into a welcoming greenspace and amenity for all, ultimately connecting the trail systems on the west side of Newmarket, encompassing the donated Glenway lands through to the Dave Kerwin trail and Peggy’s Woods.
Answer Yes or No? (1-word limit):
Should salaries be reduced for the mayor and councillors? No
Are taxes too high for the services provided to residents? No
Do you support tax increases to pay for the purchase of properties, such as Mulock Estates? Yes
Should opening a second branch of Newmarket Public Library be a top priority for the next term? No
Should the town continue to give incentives and loans to Main Street businesses as part of its revitalization strategy? Yes
Should the town provide additional incentives to developers to encourage more affordable rental units? No
Should councillors be required to provide more fully itemized and detailed expense reports, accessible online at no cost to the public? No
Should the mayor and councillors block followers on their town social media accounts? Yes
Should there be fixed terms for councillors? Yes
