Positions
15 public records across 7 topics. Read the position, proposed action, context and original evidence together.
Look for cost, timing and who has authority to act. A published statement is not automatically a complete plan or an answer to the question below. Missing records do not mean a candidate declined to answer.
Taxes & spending2 public records · 2026-09-16Describes annual tax increases of 2–3% as realistic, with 3% or less preferred.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Describes annual tax increases of 2–3% as realistic, with 3% or less preferred.
- Which services or projects would you reconsider if keeping an increase within 2–3% proved difficult?
Context and limits
A preferred aim, not a guaranteed cap or a forecast for each household’s total bill.
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Public statement · 2026-09-16
Prefers reviewing grass cutting by existing staff, questioning cheapest bids and additional dedicated hiring.
- What cost, capacity and quality comparison would determine whether existing staff should do more grass cutting?
Context and limits
She says she does not know the total grass-cutting expenditure; no savings are established.
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Roads & infrastructure2 public records · 2026-09-16Would consider more lighting in smaller hamlets where residents say they want it.
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Would consider more lighting in smaller hamlets where residents say they want it.
- How would hamlets request lighting, and what safety, cost and resident-support criteria would apply?
Context and limits
Conditional on residents wanting lighting; no location, design or budget is committed.
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Public statement · 2026-07-16
Supports continuing gravel-road paving and traffic calming in areas where speeding is a concern.
- Which road conversions and traffic-calming locations would come first, and why?
Context and limits
Candidate priority reported by Heart FM; no project list, cost or completion schedule is stated.
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Growth & planning2 public records · 2026-09-16Identifies rent geared to income as her preferred way to make housing affordable.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Identifies rent geared to income as her preferred way to make housing affordable.
- What additional geared-to-income housing would you pursue, with which delivery partner and funding source?
Context and limits
No specific site, number of homes, delivery agreement or funding commitment is stated.
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Public statement · 2026-09-16
Supports development charges as necessary to help pay for services associated with development.
- How would you assess the service costs and affordability effects of development-charge changes?
Context and limits
Her account of recent charges and an unnamed one-off issue is not independently verified here.
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HousingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Downtown & businessNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Children & recreation2 public records · 2026-09-16Raises concerns about unsafe youth e-scooter use, including young riders sharing scooters without helmets.
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Raises concerns about unsafe youth e-scooter use, including young riders sharing scooters without helmets.
- Proposed action
- Raise the issue at council and the police board.
- What enforcement or education response would you seek, and how would you measure improved safety?
Context and limits
Legislative details in the captions are unverified and omitted.
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Candidate account · 2026-07-16
Identifies soccer fields near the Township office as a highlight of her council service.
- What would you prioritize next to improve children’s access to recreation facilities?
Context and limits
Her account of her record, as reported by Heart FM; no new facility commitment follows.
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Public services3 public records · 2026-09-16Supports exploring the medical-centre proposal openly, hoping expanded space could attract doctors and additional services.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Supports exploring the medical-centre proposal openly, hoping expanded space could attract doctors and additional services.
- What capital, operating and financing information should residents see before a final medical-centre decision?
Context and limits
The proposal is not a final approval; building costs, providers and expanded services are not commitments.
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Public statement · 2026-09-16
Values OPP specialist resources and says additional police coverage would require additional spending.
- Which additional coverage would you prioritize, and what evidence would establish its value?
Context and limits
Her policing cost comparisons are omitted; this does not independently establish contract coverage or service levels.
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Public statement · 2026-09-16
Wants better mobile coverage, citing dropped calls and worries about reaching emergency services.
- Proposed action
- Continue researching service gaps.
- Which coverage gaps would you document first, and how would you seek action from providers?
Context and limits
No tower project, provider commitment or verified emergency-call failure is established.
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Public accountability2 public records · 2026-09-16Supports Safe and Well Oxford, arguing priority groups address greater need without excluding others.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Supports Safe and Well Oxford, arguing priority groups address greater need without excluding others.
- How would you measure whether priority-group actions improve safety while remaining accessible to other residents?
Context and limits
Her analogy explains her position; it is not independent evidence of program eligibility or legal requirements.
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Public statement · 2026-09-16
Opposes single-tier amalgamation, fearing loss of local facilities, while supporting County delivery of some services.
- Which services should remain local, and how would you assess proposals to transfer responsibility?
Context and limits
Potential facility closures are her concern, not an announced County plan.
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Water & environmentNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.
Community life2 public records · 2026-09-16Wants the Norwich–Springford trail opened, saying outstanding legal documentation was delaying the initial section.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Public statement · 2026-09-16
Wants the Norwich–Springford trail opened, saying outstanding legal documentation was delaying the initial section.
- What approvals and responsibilities remain before the Norwich–Springford trail can open to the public?
Context and limits
Project status is her interview account, not independently confirmed as the only remaining approval; captions render Springford as Springfield.
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Public statement · 2026-07-16
Emphasizes local parks, fire-service facilities and the relationships developed through her involvement with community organizations.
- Which existing community facilities need the most attention during the next term?
Context and limits
Her stated community priorities and experience, as reported by Heart FM; not a costed facility program.
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Public-service roles and recorded actions
Recorded action · 2025 statement
Voted for directing staff to prepare asset and ten-year road capital plans based on best-practice lifecycle maintenance.
- Recorded action
- Resolution 27 passed 4–1 on July 8, 2025.
Context and limits
The recorded vote establishes this decision only. It does not establish unstated motives, subsequent funding or delivery. The direction concerned asphalt and surface-treated roads.
Questions still open
- Which later report delivered these plans, and how did proposed costs and service levels change?
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Still to answer3 topics without a public answer
- Which services or projects would you reconsider if keeping an increase within 2–3% proved difficult?
- What cost, capacity and quality comparison would determine whether existing staff should do more grass cutting?
- What additional geared-to-income housing would you pursue, with which delivery partner and funding source?
- How would you assess the service costs and affordability effects of development-charge changes?
- What capital, operating and financing information should residents see before a final medical-centre decision?
- Which additional coverage would you prioritize, and what evidence would establish its value?
- Which coverage gaps would you document first, and how would you seek action from providers?
- How would you measure whether priority-group actions improve safety while remaining accessible to other residents?
- Which services should remain local, and how would you assess proposals to transfer responsibility?
- How would hamlets request lighting, and what safety, cost and resident-support criteria would apply?
- What approvals and responsibilities remain before the Norwich–Springford trail can open to the public?
- What enforcement or education response would you seek, and how would you measure improved safety?
- Which road conversions and traffic-calming locations would come first, and why?
- Which existing community facilities need the most attention during the next term?
- What would you prioritize next to improve children’s access to recreation facilities?
- Housing
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Downtown & business
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Water & environment
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
DePlancke first joined council in 2006. Her 2026 profile describes more than 45 years operating a home-based hair salon and extensive local organizational involvement.
DePlancke first joined council in 2006. Her 2026 profile describes more than 45 years operating a home-based hair salon and extensive local organizational involvement.
Her profile reports involvement with the Chamber of Commerce, BIA, Police Services Board, Oxford Community Foundation Board and Norwich Legion.
- Lynne DePlancke: 2026 candidate profileHeart FM covers DePlancke’s council experience, community involvement and priorities for roads and traffic calming.
She identifies the Township office and nearby soccer fields as highlights of her council service; these are her account of her record.
- Lynne DePlancke: 2026 candidate profileHeart FM covers DePlancke’s council experience, community involvement and priorities for roads and traffic calming.
Public history
Public historyListed as a member of the Norwich BIA.
- Township boards and committeesA listed committee role does not establish an individual position on every committee matter.
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Public services, Public accountability, Roads & infrastructure, Community life, Children & recreation
- Describes annual tax increases of 2–3% as realistic, with 3% or less preferred. Public statement
- Prefers reviewing grass cutting by existing staff, questioning cheapest bids and additional dedicated hiring. Public statement
- Identifies rent geared to income as her preferred way to make housing affordable. Public statement
- Supports development charges as necessary to help pay for services associated with development. Public statement
- Supports exploring the medical-centre proposal openly, hoping expanded space could attract doctors and additional services. Public statement
- Values OPP specialist resources and says additional police coverage would require additional spending. Public statement
- Wants better mobile coverage, citing dropped calls and worries about reaching emergency services. Public statement
- Supports Safe and Well Oxford, arguing priority groups address greater need without excluding others. Public statement
- Opposes single-tier amalgamation, fearing loss of local facilities, while supporting County delivery of some services. Public statement
- Would consider more lighting in smaller hamlets where residents say they want it. Public statement
- Wants the Norwich–Springford trail opened, saying outstanding legal documentation was delaying the initial section. Public statement
- Raises concerns about unsafe youth e-scooter use, including young riders sharing scooters without helmets. Public statement
recorded procedural actionMoved the motion to authorize the 2025 year-end reserve transfers.
Decision, funding and consequence
The minutes establish the named procedural role and carried decision. They do not provide an individual roll-call vote or establish delivery.
Follow-through: Show the authorized transfers beside the unaudited reserve balances and later audited reconciliation.
Public statementsOn Roads & infrastructure, Community life, Children & recreation
- Supports continuing gravel-road paving and traffic calming in areas where speeding is a concern. Public statement
- Emphasizes local parks, fire-service facilities and the relationships developed through her involvement with community organizations. Public statement
- Identifies soccer fields near the Township office as a highlight of her council service. Candidate account
recorded procedural actionSeconded the motion to award Substation and Beaconsfield road work.
Decision, funding and consequence
The minutes establish the named procedural role and carried decision. They do not provide an individual roll-call vote or establish delivery.
Follow-through: What is the revised full project cost, remaining funding and final accepted result?
recorded voteVoted for directing staff to prepare a 35% reduction in industrial and commercial development charges.
Decision, funding and consequence
Vote applies to this complete motion; it does not establish agreement or disagreement with every component or a broader private belief.
recorded voteVoted for the communications staffing and newsletter funding package.
Decision, funding and consequence
Vote applies to this complete motion; it does not establish agreement or disagreement with every component or a broader private belief.
Recorded actionsOn Roads & infrastructure
Earlier history (1)
Public historyReturned to Ward 2 through the September 2023 by-election, receiving 657 votes.
- Official past election resultsHistorical results, not 2026 voting intentions. The page also includes obsolete election instructions; use the current election site for voting.
Full interview
The issue summaries above organize the statements by topic. The full interview remains available for context.
Watch on YouTubeSources and updates
- 2026 municipal election 2026Candidate list and election method. Names extracted; no personal addresses republished.
- Lynne DePlancke: 2026 candidate profileHeart FM covers DePlancke’s council experience, community involvement and priorities for roads and traffic calming.
- Township boards and committeesA listed committee role does not establish an individual position on every committee matter.
- Official past election resultsHistorical results, not 2026 voting intentions. The page also includes obsolete election instructions; use the current election site for voting.