Further discussion on selected questions by Cari Penner:

2.         I believe City Council should provide transport alternatives for those
who don't own a car such as pensioners, students and low-income families.

I realize city council has looked at the issue of transportation for those who don’t own cars.  I think this transportation issue will come to council again, and that at some point it will be necessary to find ways to meet this need.

6.         I think that local government has a role in the protection of native
flora and fauna.

I believe we all have a role in the protection of native flora and fauna, and city hall should do its part.

8.         I believe that government should challenge its citizens' ideas or
habits regarding the environment.

Government has a role to play in challenging its’ citizens ideas or habits regarding the environment.  It appears, however, that the best ideas for change have come from the people, not government.

9.         I believe the use of chemicals for cosmetic lawn and garden purposes
contributes to human health problems.

I have no conclusive information on the use of chemicals and their effects on human health.

10.       I believe the use of chemicals to control mosquitoes has a negative
effect on other pollinators and human health.

I have not researched or received enough information on the use of chemicals to control mosquitoes and the effect on pollinators and human health.

Cari Penner