 The team at Vox Pop Labs has asked all municipal candidates in Ontario to participate in their Vote Compass survey to ensure that voters have access to a comprehensive view of the candidates seeking to represent them. Their site will be launched in late September, but here is a view of the survey and how David Guerin responded to each question. Candidates are asked if they Strongly Agree, Somewhat Agree, Somewhat Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with each of the following statements and to briefly explain why: Vox Pop Labs Statement 1: Cambridge should slow new development, even if doing so comes at the expense of its economic growth. David's Position: Strongly disagree Supporting Statement: Cambridge should welcome responsible development that strengthens our economy, creates jobs and expands our tax base. The answer is not to stop growth, but to manage it well by ensuring infrastructure, transportation and public services keep pace while protecting established neighbourhoods and building complete, connected communities. Vox Pop Labs Statement 2: Cambridge should do more to combat climate change. David's Position: Somewhat agree Supporting Statement: Cambridge should continue taking practical steps to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, protect natural areas and build more resilient infrastructure. Climate action should be measurable, affordable and focused on initiatives that fall within the City’s responsibilities, while recognizing that municipalities cannot solve climate change alone. Costly, symbolic, or poorly defined measures are not the solution. Vox Pop Labs Statement 3: Municipal workers are paid too much. David's Position: Somewhat disagree Supporting Statement: Cambridge needs to pay competitive wages to attract and retain skilled employees who deliver essential public services. At the same time, compensation should be reasonable, transparent and aligned with comparable municipalities, with strong accountability for performance and value for taxpayers. Vox Pop Labs Statement 4: Private contractors are more efficient than municipal workers at delivering most municipal services. David's Position: Somewhat disagree Supporting Statement: Private contractors can sometimes deliver specialized or temporary services efficiently, but they are not automatically the best choice. Cambridge should compare cost, service quality, accountability and long-term value before deciding whether work should be performed by municipal employees or contracted out. Vox Pop Labs Statement 5: The mayor should never overturn council decisions. David's Position: Strongly disagree Supporting Statement: Council decisions should normally be respected, but “never” is too absolute. In the limited circumstances permitted by provincial law, a mayor may need to reconsider or veto a decision that conflicts with an important municipal-provincial priority. Any use of that power should be exceptional, transparent and supported by a clear public-interest rationale. Thank you for taking the time to read David's position on a number of topics. There were a total of 30 statements/questions. We will share some more over the next few days.
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