CANDIDATE PROFILE: GRAYDON SMITH

CANDIDATE NAME: Graydon Smith

RIDING: Parry SoundMuskoka

PARTY: Ontario Progressive Conservative Party

AGE: 53

OCCUPATION: Business owner and mayor of Bracebridge

RESIDENCE: Bracebridge, Ont.

PAST POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: "I have served as the mayor of Bracebridge for the past 12 years, and as a Muskoka District councillor for 16 years.

“I'm the former president of the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) and past chair of Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM).

“I have an effective history of working for people."

HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE PROVINCE'S COVID-19 RESPONSE AND WHY?

"The pandemic has been a tremendously challenging

experience for everyone. It required us all to make tough sacrifices. Decision-makers repeatedly faced virtually unprecedented situations that necessitated making extremely difficult decisions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

"The PC government spared no expense and took decisive action to protect Ontarians' health and livelihoods.

“It continues to invest in our health-care system on a level never seen before in our province's history.

"We're focused on reopening and rebuilding Ontario."

IF ELECTED, I PLEDGE TO...

Listen to all residents of Parry Sound-Muskoka; Work tirelessly to expedite the redevelopment of hospitals in Huntsville and Bracebridge; Advocate strongly for measures that will lower the cost of everyday life; Help make housing more affordable; Enable more young people to enter skilled trades; Help protect and preserve our area's natural environment.