The Milton by-election is right around the corner and you might be looking to get to know the candidates better before voting day.
We’ve reached out to all nine candidates from the seven listed political parties to learn more about each person. We’ll release the interviews daily on a first come, first served basis.
Starting off, we have Kyle Hutton, Ontario Green Party candidate for Milton.
Here’s our interview with Hutton:
INT – Give me an elevator pitch on your platform/campaign.
INT – One of the ongoing issues people in Milton seem to have is transit, particularly the all-day, two-way GO service. Where do you stand on that?
INT – I’ve been here with the station since 2018, so I came in right around the time that (now former) Milton MPP Parm Gill was first elected to the seat. In the time since, I’ve gotten to know him pretty well from a reporter-standpoint and he talked a lot about his efforts to bring new schools to Milton. Still, people say more needs to be done. Should you be elected next month, what’s your plan for helping education in Milton?
INT – You mentioned the Cambellville Quarry earlier, and that’s actually a part of my next question. A lot of local groups are working to fight back against environmental issues in Milton: the quarry, and also you have the CN Intermodel Hub. Do you plan on addressing these concerns and helping these residents with their cause?
INT – Milton is famous for its growth. It’s often been hailed over the years as one of, if not the fastest growing communities in Canada. The provincial government has issued a growth mandate for Milton and Halton, forcing them to reach a certain population number by 2051. What’s your stance on development – the positives, negatives, and everything in between?
INT – I always ask my interviewees at the end if they have anything they’d like to add, whether it’s something I forgot to ask about or what. Do you have anything else you want to share before I let you go?
Learn more about Hutton and the Ontario Greens here.
Again, these interviews will be released daily as a first come, first served basis ahead of election day on Thursday, May 2nd. If we do not publish an interview with a candidate ahead of that date, it’s because they chose not to accept our invitation. All interviewed candidates will be asked the same questions and provided with the same opportunity to share their opinions.
Everything you need to know about the Milton by-election ahead of voting day can be found here.
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