BarrieToday recently reached out to each candidate for city council in Barrie's 10 wards for a 300-word profile in their own words about their background and why people should vote for them.
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I have been a resident of Ward 7 for the past 19 years.
Donna and I chose Barrie as the place to raise our two daughters. I have been employed in the judicial system as a law enforcement professional for the past 29 years, with a background in law and finance serving on three separate not for profit board of directors over the past decade.
I am a graduate of the Ontario Municipal Management Institute, University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College.
When elected I have a five point plan to serve the citizens of this great city:
Responsible Spending
- Work to keep tax increases at or below the rate of inflation
- All decisions would be made with the taxpayer in mind being fiscally responsible
Smart Intensification
- Support development that is respectful of existing properties
- Introduction of exterior design guidelines so that new buildings blend in with existing neighbourhoods
- Ensure an acceptable volume of affordable housing is being built
Enhanced Community Safety
- Enhanced support of Project Lifesaver to help locate missing Alzheimer and dementia patients
- Propose permanent road calming devices
- Propose senior’s parking spots in larger shopping lots
- Enhanced snow removal on side streets
Proactive Infrastructure
- Study the feasibility of smart traffic control signals to improve traffic flow
- Ensure the widening of major arterial roads in the new annexed lands prior to construction beginning
Opening Barrie for Business
- Tax Incentives for businesses that relocate to Barrie and employ Barrie residents
- Tax incentives for Barrie area businesses that expand their work force with Barrie residents
- Focus infrastructure to support economic growth
All major decisions like the $19M Fisher Auditorium revitalization will involve public consultations.
Listening, Caring, Standing up for you!
Gary Harvey
Campaign of Gary Harvey
11 Round Leaf Court; Barrie, ON L4N 9N3
