Graydon Smith’s campaign team said today that the MPP hopeful has received endorsements from ten current and former elected leaders from across Parry Sound-Muskoka.
“These endorsements are a reflection of my ability to lead, work collaboratively and get things done,” said Smith. “I’m proud that these outstanding community leaders from across the riding—regardless of party affiliation—have come forward to publicly endorse my candidacy.”
Current Huntsville mayor, Karin Terziano, along with former Huntsville mayors Scott Aitchison, Claude Doughty, Hugh Mackenzie, Len Clarke and Ron House have endorsed Smith. Bracebridge acting mayor, Rick Maloney; Mayor of Seguin Township, Ann MacDiarmid; Mayor of Burk’s Falls, Cathy Still; and District of Muskoka Chair, John Klinck, have also endorsed Smith.
“Parry Sound-Muskoka needs an MPP with the ability and experience to work alongside municipal leaders and to advocate on behalf of our communities at the decision making table in Toronto,” Smith said. “This distinguished list of leaders recognize what’s at stake for our riding and they know that I’m the candidate most able to deliver real, positive results for Parry Sound-Muskoka.”
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I am not the Mac Taylor who left a comment on May 31st. I think Graydon Smith has been an excellent Mayor.
Sad describes the current state of the provincial Conservative Party of Muskoka. Good people left in disgust at Graydon’s coronation. A closed crony nomination process. Norm Miller got the door and Graydon is now trying to squeeze in. With the help of his cronies listed and pictured above.
Can you imagine this individual at Queen’s Park with all the serious allegations swirling about him?
Graydon’s Gravy Train should be derailed for once and for all.
Graydon Smith does not deserve to be our next MPP. His performance as Mayor of Bracebridge has been one of incompetence and subservience to special interests – Muskoka Royale and his alleged conflicts of interest with Lakeland Energy are but two examples. We have heard and read about allegations of irregularities in the Town’s bidding and tendering process, Graydon acts like a king and we are all his serfs.
And about that famous train supposedly coming back. There is a train already running through Muskoka as we speak. It’s the Gravy Train and Graydon Smith has hijacked it for himself .
The Conservative Masquerade of Graydon Smith. Why Conservatives Should be Concerned.
A growing number of conservatives from all over Parry Sound/Muskoka are realizing that Graydon Smith’s brand of conservatism is not for them. As a candidate being subjected to questions regarding potentially serious issues, we are wondering why he is not providing answers. Whether you are a conservative or not, the failure of Mayor Smith to answer these questions in a satisfactory manner has left the Conservative candidate ripe to be in rejected by voters on Thursday.
The lack of an open nomination process by the local Conservative riding association has given rise to accusations of cronyism and possible back-room deals. Graydon’s Smith’s failure to attend the candidates’ debate is a lack of respect toward voters and begs the question: What is Graydon Smith afraid of?
Unfortunately for Graydon, his lack of attention has led to far more serious questions including the nature of his business relationship and lack of disclosure with Lakeland, a company majority owned by the Town of Bracebridge. For Bracebridge taxpayers looking for a candidate who is worthy of the public’s trust, Mayor Smith has fallen short.
From a financial perspective, Mayor Smith has done nothing for taxpayers in an already overtaxed municipality. He is only making things worse by encumbering the Town with inflated budgets and lots of debt. Where is the financial conservatism in that?
When it came time to look at an environmentally significant wetland in Bracebridge, Smith decided to ignore the science and the public by approving the rezoning of a wetland to develop a high density school and the 118 bypass. Whose interest was Graydon Smith promoting?
For many Parry Sound/Muskoka conservatives, economic development and environmental stewardship are key priorities, but unfortunately candidate Smith is seemingly unable to find a balance between the two and has gone too far in his dismissal of the science.
Unless the Mayor is prepared to be accountable and engage with the public on these issues and provide answers, concern for Graydon’s actions will grow further.
Graydon has supported rampant development. Smith does a great job, advocating for himself and his developer friends and special interests.
Muskoka will be paved over with Graydon as MPP. An asphalt company’s paradise.
Smith has been a terrible Mayor. Why have him as MPP.
Muskoka has become a developers’ haven from clear-cutting hilltops, to building a condo on a small parcel of riverside property (Burnel Road) in the FloodWay according to the Huntsville Flood Plan map (https://muskoka.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=df7168a37e2d41ecaf483a78f5363a6f), and there are so many other examples.
We need a solid plan for Parry Sound Muskoka and we need to elect those who work with other parties if this region is ever going to address the needs of the year-round residences.
Times Up for those who can’t even meet with fellow candidates, share their plans and debate the issues.
I have already cast my vote for Matt Richter and the Green Party!!