“I support a science-based target, a credible implementation plan, and annual public reporting. The challenge will be funding and we must be honest about this being an impediment to the goal. So yes I support it, but in the short time frame and lack of funding makes this a difficult target to acheive. A target must guide real operational and capital decisions, not simply exist on paper or it risks becoming meaningless. This matters too much be meaningless.”

“Climate impacts should be visible in major policy, capital, planning and procurement decisions. The process should be proportionate to the scale of each decision and include financial, social and lifecycle implications so it improves decisions without creating unnecessary delay.”

“I have supported action on adequate temperatures in rental housing. A maximum-temperature bylaw should include a practical phase-in, enforcement capacity and protections against costs being downloaded onto tenants, while recognizing building and electrical-system limitations.”

“Extreme heat is a public-health threat. I support continuing and expanding the program based on evidence from the pilot, with priority given to low-income seniors and medically vulnerable residents. Efficient heat pumps should be considered where they offer a better long-term solution.”

“I support continuous access to drinking water and expanded, accessible cooling during extreme heat. Displacement should never substitute for housing or services. People need somewhere to go.”

“I support stable, multi-year funding so residents can plan. Municipal investment should leverage utility, provincial and federal funding, prioritize households facing energy poverty and be evaluated against measurable emissions and affordability outcomes.”

“Kingston should develop a clear, phased Green Development Standard through consultation with residents, builders and technical experts. Requirements must be measurable and enforceable while considering construction costs, housing affordability and project feasibility.”

“Kingston should first use the land and infrastructure already available through infill, gentle density and brownfield redevelopment. Any future boundary decision must be supported by credible population, housing, servicing, agricultural and environmental evidence.”

“Water and wastewater are essential public services. I support keeping them publicly owned and subject to direct, transparent Council oversight. Any proposed governance change must demonstrate clear public benefits and cannot weaken accountability or public control.”

“Where Council’s decision is supported by sound planning evidence, environmental protection and servicing analysis, I would support defending it.”

“I support a temporary pause if needed while Kingston establishes standards for electricity and water use, noise, emissions, community benefit and infrastructure costs. I would not support an indefinite blanket ban on every proposal regardless of its impacts or benefits.”

“Protected, connected routes are safer and more useful than isolated sections of bike lane. I support expanding the network as financing allows, and improving winter maintenance, with project selection based on safety, connectivity, road conditions and community consultation.”

“I support a phased expansion aligned with fleet replacement, charging capacity, service reliability and lifecycle costs. However we must recognize that the supply of electricity has to be a consideration. Senior-government advocacy must occur to expand the grid capacity to make propositions like this a reality.”

“I support evaluating targeted pilots for low-income residents, seniors and post-secondary students. Before expanding them, Council must understand ridership benefits, operating costs, and service capacity. During low ridership time offering free rides to some of the previously mentioned residential groups could be an option.”

“I support seasonal and event-based pedestrian streets where local conditions make them workable. Decisions should consider accessibility, transit, emergency access, nearby residents and businesses, with pilots evaluated before permanent changes are made.”

“Yes, provided the target is accompanied by a credible implementation plan, clear interim measures and transparent reporting. I support measurable targets, but Council should regularly report on progress, costs and outcomes so residents can understand whether we are on track.”

“I support consistently considering climate impacts in municipal decision-making, but I would want to understand how this requirement would work in practice, including administrative burden, thresholds, methodology and reporting. I would support a practical approach that improves decision-making without creating unnecessary process.”

“I support protecting tenants from dangerous indoor heat, particularly seniors and other vulnerable residents. Before supporting a city-wide 26°C requirement, I would want to understand enforcement, building feasibility, landlord and tenant responsibilities, cost impacts and provincial jurisdiction, while ensuring vulnerable residents are protected from additional costs.”

“Yes. Extreme heat disproportionately affects vulnerable residents. I support maintaining and evaluating this program, with attention to who is being reached, whether the support is reducing risk, and how we can coordinate municipal programs with other available funding and services”

“I support ensuring people experiencing homelessness have access to water, cooling and appropriate services during extreme heat. I also believe encampment policy must consider safety, public health, residents, surrounding communities and available alternatives. I would want these measures developed with people experiencing homelessness, service providers and affected neighbourhoods.”

“Yes. Better Homes Kingston has demonstrated that municipal programs can help residents reduce energy use and emissions. I would support multi-year funding while continuing to evaluate participation, accessibility, emissions reductions and value for money so the program reaches households that can benefit most.”

“I support higher-performing, energy-efficient development, but I would want to review the proposed standard before committing to a mandatory framework. It should be evidence-based, practical, predictable for builders, and consider housing affordability, construction costs, emissions, long-term operating costs and Kingston’s broader planning objectives.”

“Yes. I support prioritizing growth within the existing urban footprint where infrastructure can support it, including thoughtful infill, gentle density and redevelopment of underused sites. This can help address housing needs while reducing pressure on natural and agricultural lands. Boundary decisions should remain evidence-based as Kingston plans for longer-term growth.”

“I need more information on this. Water and wastewater are essential public services and significant public assets. I believe Council should retain clear accountability and oversight while continuing to evaluate how services can be delivered efficiently. Residents should have transparency about costs, performance, infrastructure needs and long-term decisions affecting these services.”

“Yes, where Council’s decision is supported by the Official Plan, planning evidence and applicable policy. The City should be prepared to defend democratically made planning decisions at the OLT while ensuring Council remains willing to reconsider decisions when new evidence demonstrates that a change is warranted.”

“I would not support a blanket moratorium. I would support clear, transparent criteria for evaluating data centres, including water and electricity demand, infrastructure capacity, environmental impacts, employment, tax implications and who bears infrastructure costs. Each proposal should demonstrate that it is in Kingston’s long-term interest.”

“I support safe, connected transportation options, including cycling. I would prioritize projects based on safety, connectivity, usage, maintenance requirements and value for money. Where protected infrastructure is appropriate, I support improving it, including reliable winter maintenance, while ensuring transportation investments reflect Kingston’s broader mobility needs.”

“I support reducing emissions from public transit, but fleet decisions should consider the full lifecycle cost, reliability, range, charging infrastructure, operating requirements and emissions reductions. I would support expansion where the evidence demonstrates that zero-emission buses provide reliable service and good long-term value for Kingston.”

“I support improving transit affordability and access, but I would want to understand the cost, funding source, capacity implications and expected ridership increase before committing to a pilot. A pilot could be useful if it has clear objectives and measures whether fare reductions improve access without undermining transit service.”

“Yes, where the evidence supports it and the approach is developed with affected businesses, residents and accessibility users. Seasonal pedestrian-friendly streets can support public space, local businesses and active transportation, but they should be designed around accessibility, safety, loading, emergency access and the practical needs of the surrounding community.”