Editor's note: Here is a list of the questions that were asked of Squamish council candidates at the Nov. 7 Squamish all-candidates' forum . Because not every candidate had a chance to answer every question, we are posting them now so that readers who choose to do so may pose them to candidates in a forum of their choosing.
Questions posed to council candidates
1.Paradise Trails Where is the report regarding the planning department's interactions with the development community? Will you allow this report to become public?
2.What is your vision for the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel?
3.Paradise Trails If a developer has passed 3rd reading would you be prepared to honour this third reading even if it passed several terms prior?
4.Would you support and implement transportation north and south through the corridor?
5.Do you support a community bus service to Whistler?
6.Would you support the relationship developed between the District of Squamish and Squamish Nation and would you continue to support the Intergovernmental Accord?
7.What do you know about the Brackendale Park which in part supports the Brackendale Fall Fair?
8.Would you support & develop food management strategies?
9.Do you support beaver trapping or the trapping of animals in general?
10.What are your thoughts on affordable housing strategies?
Written questions to council candidates
1.This year some non-profits were not given tax exemptions on all properties as in past years. What is your opinion of the current tax exemption policy?
2.Doug Day has submitted plans to rezone the Garibaldi Springs Golf Course to accommodate condensed homes. What is your opinion?
3.What are you planning on doing to support and engage the children, youth and young adults in the community?
4.We all recognize appropriately zoned residential development will happen (when the market forces are right) at the old Interfor site (3500 units), at Westmana, at Quest University, behind Save On Foods etc. The oceanfront will also have lots or residential housing. In fact, there are other areas that can be "in-filled" and densified. Now, regarding land use in the Upper Mamquam Blind Channel, we know that Kingswood wants to develop nearly 400 condos, we also know there is no left-in or left out access across the highway. We also recognize the importance of Rose Park, the Adventure Centre and the Smoke Bluffs Park as part of the Gateway to Squamish. Do you feel the current Tourism/Commercial zoning should be rezoned for high density condos?
5.There has been much talk and speculation about the recent decision to appoint Lalli and Gardner to the SODC board. Was this appointment correct? Were there no other suitable SODC director candidates living in Squamish? Do you agree with this appointment?
