Last updated: October 21, 2022
There are six people running for city council in Northcrest Ward. To help you make an informed decision, the Peterborough Currents team has rounded up information about who the candidates are and what are their priorities.
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We’ll be updating this page up until the October 24 election when new material becomes available. Is there something we’ve missed? Let us know. Email publishers@peterboroughcurrents.ca
Aldo Andreoli
Profile: Aldo Andreoli is a RV salesman, who told the Peterborough Examiner he’s fulfilling a longstanding ambition by running for council. If elected, Andreoli said he would work with other councillors to develop solutions to issues like mental health, homelessness, and affordable housing. His platform is intentionally sparse, he told the Examiner, “The only promise I will make is that I will work hard for the constituents and for the Peterborough people.”
Promises:
- Andreoli supports building 484 units of rent-geared-to-income supportive housing that the City estimates will be needed by 2029.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - Andreoli supports using Peterborough’s Parks and Facilities bylaw to evict people experiencing homelessness from parks.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - Andreoli is in favour of extending City funding to keep the Wolfe Street Overflow shelter running 24 hours a day past March 31, 2023.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - Andreoli claimed without evidence that people moving to Peterborough from outside of the area are contributing to rising homelessness. He said one of his priorities if elected will be to find out “find out why so many people are moving to Peterborough.”
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - When surveyed by the Peterborough Bicycle Advisory Committee (P-BAC), Andreoli expressed support for mixed-use developments, increasing density and improving winter maintenance of walkways.
Source: P-BAC survey - He also agreed to pursue gold designation from the Ontario Share the Road Cycling Coalition in the next five years. He endorses increased funding for local organizations that deliver cycling education programs.
Source: P-BAC survey - He supports the implementation of the “Complete Streets” design framework, which provisions infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists, on all city roads, including planned reconstructions on sections of Brealey Drive, Sherbrooke Street and Parkhill Road.
Source: P-BAC survey - Andreoli promises support for projects that aim to eliminate serious injuries on city roads, like public engagement. He does not endorse making 30 km/h the default speed limit on residential roads, nor traffic calming infrastructure.
Source: P-BAC survey
Andrew Beamer
Profile: Incumbent Andrew Beamer is seeking another term, having served 12 years as councillor. His campaign website describes his recent employment as “manag[ing] Eastern Ontario for a global food company.” On his website, Beamer lists his campaign priorities as: traffic calming in the north end, improving safety by increasing police presence, creating jobs, “fiscal responsibility” through lower property taxes, working on the City’s climate change action goals, maintaining road infrastructure, addressing housing affordability by building new homes and engaging with the public.
Promises:
- “Andrew will continue to work to address cut-through traffic, reduce speeding on residential streets, and develop a plan to efficiently move traffic away from neighbourhoods.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - “Andrew will … advocate for a more visible police presence in our neighbourhoods.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - “Andrew will continue to fight to keep taxes low.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - “Creating jobs and improving our local economy” will be one of Beamer’s top priorities if re-elected.
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - “Andrew… will be a voice at city hall for green investment.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - Beamer supports “increased investment in trails, bike lanes and transit.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website - If re-elected, one of Beamer’s top priorities will be “improving citizen consultation, collaboration and engagement.”
Source: Beamer’s campaign website
Karen Grant
Profile: Karen Grant is a graduate of Fleming College, and has worked in the social services sector with a number of demographics including youth and women. According to the Peterborough Examiner, Grant stated that she would prioritize climate action, and that she greatly valued Peterborough’s “culture, arts, and sports.”
No commitments available as of publication time.
Dave Haacke
Profile: Dave Haacke is seeking a second term in Northcrest Ward. Owner and commercial salesperson of DNS Real Estate, Haacke told the Peterborough Examiner that he would prioritize expanding the city’s industrial lands, and correcting the “disharmony” of the current city council.
Promises:
- Haacke supports the creation of 484 new rent-geared-to-income supportive housing units by 2029. He supports the existing city bylaw that evicts tenters from city property. He does not support continued funding for 24-hour programs at the overflow shelter.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey
Carlotta James
Profile: Carlotta James is a small business owner, landscape designer and environmental advocate. James co-founded the community group Peterborough Pollinators in 2015 and acts as project director and co-founder of Monarch Ultra, which organizes long-distance marathons. According to her website, her campaign platform includes protecting urban biodiversity, acting on local climate solutions, creating affordable housing for families, promoting community well-being and advocating for safe transportation.
Promises:
- James pledges to “accelerate planning and approvals for more housing,” as well as pursuing more government funding for rent-geared-to-income units. She supports collaboration with the United Way and other groups to create “neighbour-to-neighbour networks.” She promises to advocate for a “comprehensive housing plan,” that incentivizes affordable units.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey and James’ campaign website and Chamber of Commerce Q&A - James supports building 484 units of rent-geared-to-income supportive housing that the City estimates will be needed by 2029.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - She does not support using Peterborough’s Parks and Facilities bylaw to evict people experiencing homelessness from parks.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - James is in favour of extending City funding to keep the Wolfe Street Overflow shelter running 24 hours a day past March 31, 2023.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - James promises to remove “out-dated red tape restrictions” to facilitate housing developments, including removing exclusionary zoning and parking minimums.
Source: Chamber of Commerce Q&A - James promises to enable a “strong and diverse local economy” by supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Source: Chamber of Commerce Q&A and James’ campaign website - James pledges to advocate for a “biodiversity protection plan” to support “pollinator and plant communities.” She also promises to advocate for waterways, green spaces and wildlife.
Source: James’ campaign website and For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - If elected, James will advance a “Peterborough Green Standard” which she describes as “sustainable design guidelines for new… developments to lower emissions and landfill waste.”
Source: For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - James pledges to advocate for accessible and affordable public transit. She also pledges to increase density and “availability of local services which will shorten the distances to destinations.” James also supports a bike lane network, and car sharing/car pooling incentives.
Source: James’ campaign website - James pledges to bring forward climate action solutions and implement a climate change action plan. She also promises to support community-led initiatives like tool libraries, tree planting and community gardens.
Source: James’ campaign website and For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - If elected, James would support an extreme winter weather response plan.
Source: For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - James pledges to join the Climate Caucus, a national group of elected officials who commit to working on international climate goals.
Source: For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - She supports making the city’s artist grant program permanent and adding an arms-length peer-review to the grant process. She also supports creating programs to curb gentrification.
Source: ArtsVote Peterborough - Furthermore, James pledges to collaborate with artists and EC3. She also promises to advocate “for policy or regulations to protect the heritage and small-sized- storefronts in our downtown to mitigate the risk that large-scale commercial brands push out independent businesses and our valuable arts and culture economy and locally-owned and operated theatres.”
Source: ArtsVote Peterborough - When surveyed by P-BAC, James expressed support for mixed-use developments and increasing density; spending $1.5 million per year on implementing the cycling network; the city’s current sidewalk policy, which mandates sidewalks on both sides of all streets; improving winter maintenance of walkways; and installing bike racks on buses.
Source: P-BAC survey - She also agreed to pursue gold designation from the Ontario Share the Road Cycling Coalition in the next five years. She endorses increased funding for local organizations that deliver cycling education programs.
Source: P-BAC survey - She supports the implementation of the “Complete Streets” design framework, which provisions infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists, on all city roads, including planned reconstructions on sections of Brealey Drive, Sherbrooke Street and Parkhill Road.
Source: P-BAC survey - James promises support for road projects that aim to eliminate serious injuries, including support for traffic calming infrastructure and public engagement. She also endorses making 30 km/h the default speed limit on residential roads.
Source: P-BAC survey
Shauna Kingston
Profile: Shauna Kingston is a child and youth counsellor. She is currently completing her PhD. On her website, Kingston writes that she “supports council shifting its focus away from gentrification and toward investments in social programs, housing, and the climate emergency.” Other platform priorities include public transportation, decriminalizing poverty, safe housing for all, and protecting green space.
Promises:
- Kingston pledges to advocate for “decriminalizing poverty and focusing the city’s resources of creating and maintaining safe housing, effective counselling services, and opportunities for marginalized people to meaningfully participate in their community.”
Source: United Way candidates’ survey and Kingston’s campaign website - Kingston supports building 484 units of rent-geared-to-income supportive housing that the City estimates will be needed by 2029.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - She does not support using Peterborough’s Parks and Facilities bylaw to evict people experiencing homelessness from parks.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - She is in favour of extending City funding to keep the Wolfe Street Overflow shelter running 24 hours a day past March 31, 2023.
Source: United Way candidates’ survey - If elected, Kingston would push for “net zero-emissions public transit that is efficient, easy to use, accessible, and affordable.”
Source: Kingston’s campaign website - Kingston opposes the planned athletic complex at Morrow Park.
Source: Kingston’s campaign website - Regarding affordable housing, Kingston does not support sprawling suburban developments. She promises to support and advocate for secondary suites and multi-use housing developments.
Source: Kingston’s campaign website - Looking at transportation, Kingston would “discourage car culture,” and instead support a transition to electric vehicles and cheap public transit. She also supports denser residential developments, saying, “Reducing car traffic means we need to carefully design/redesign residential development to reduce urban sprawl and ensure that our neighbourhoods are places where people can live, work, and socialize.”
Source: For Our Grandchildren candidate survey - Kingston pledges to join the Climate Caucus, a national group of elected officials who commit to working on international climate goals.
Source: For Our Grandchildren candidate survey
We’ll be updating this page up until the October 24 election when new material becomes available. Is there something we’ve missed? Let us know. Email publishers@peterboroughcurrents.ca
