Daryle Moffatt

1. Not working cooperatively with other area municipalities, including joint/regional assets, and boards, provincial, including municipal downloaded services and federal governments.
2. Municipal Property Taxes, which are based on assessed value and water/water quality plays an important factor in determining assessed value. Tax revenues pay for municipal services however, there are no strategic priorities/plans, limited community engagement, for deployment of those revenues in the best interests of the community.
3. Severe weather events, including rain, fire and other storms.

With respect to item #1, I have relationships with area municipal Councils, some of which will change as part of the 2026 municipal elections, and with area municipal senior staff. As a prior municipal Councillor, I have working relationships with both the provincial and federal elected officials, including deputations at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference, and through my prior Board position with the Muskoka Watershed Council. There are several regional assets, including the new Tamarack North Centre that need to be properly governed and financially managed. Having relationships with area Council members and senior municipal staff is a starting point toward ensuring that the Township of Carling (Carling) is working productively and constructively within the West Parry Sound District. Ensuring the tone at the top is set and the political side of ledger is sustainably functioning, can effectively guide Carling’s administrative activities.

With respect to item #2. Tax revenues fund the Township of Carling’s (Carling) infrastructure, and those funds come from the property-owners in the community. Assessments fluctuate based on the assessed value, with substantial influence coming from water resources and quality. Carling must manage those funds prudently and in the best interests of the community providing those funds. Understanding the needs of the community and managing Carling’s infrastructure to ensure the sustainable safety and security of all residents is paramount. Strategic priorities/a strategic plan, developed with community engagement, that directs the spending of those funds, promotes accountability, and ensures appropriate spending for roads and road maintenance, environmentally responsible waste management practices, sustainable and sufficient emergency services and community facilities, and community parks, trails, access to waterways, and recreation.

With respect to item #3, the impact of severe weather events and natural disasters are on the rise. The Township of Carling (Carling) experienced a severe weather event in July 2025, when severe rains washed away roads, and caused damaged to municipal infrastructure. Proactive strategic planning must consider severe weather events and municipal infrastructure must be maintained and developed in a manner that can withstand, with minimal destruction, severe weather events. Reactive spending is more expensive, and being unprepared can cause delays in recovery, negatively affecting community residents, and potentially, property values. Residents have raised some of these concerns during my door-to-door campaign and have asked whether Carling is prepared. For example, where is potable water available to residents in the event of damages impacting resident access to water. Residents inquire about whether a helicopter can land at the community centre for medical purposes, or whether a boat ride share program be developed to assist residents to get access to necessities. With increasing temperatures, can the community centre be made available as a cooling centre for vulnerable residents? Conversely, in the event of major winter weather events, can the community centre be opened as a warming centre? To support residents during major power outages, can emergency services be made available at the community centre?

There is limited financial experience/strength at the Township of Carling (Carling) Council table, and I bring a strong financial background and depth of experience to the Council table.

Since moving to Carling in 2022, I have advocated/made deputations during the Carling budget process on budgeting, financial reporting, waste trial programs, safety and none of those items have been accepted by the current Council and are a concern for residents. To move items forward that are a priority to residents, I need a seat at the council table.