Municipal District of St. Stephen Ward 2 Candidate: Steve Morgan
1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community?
Safe and reliable water, review of current by-laws, working with the local businesses for economic growth.
2. How would you achieve those priorities within your mandate?
My approach to working has always been to understand the goal, review the details, ask questions and stay focused on what needs to be done. That is what I will bring to the table.
3. How will you ensure transparency and accountability in council decisions and communication with residents?
Life has taught me that open and clear communication is the best tool. As the old saying goes, you are only as good as your word, and that philosophy holds me accountable to follow through on things.
4. What is your approach to managing growth and development while preserving the character of the community?
Things are not meant to stay the same, but not all things need to change either. Our community is growing, which is a great thing, so my approach to this would be to ensure our local businesses and residents have a seat at the table before any decisions are made. It has to be for the betterment for the community as a whole.
5. What is your position on property taxes, and how would you balance affordability with maintaining services? ‘
The goal is never to raise property taxes, if possible. The first step should always be to look for provincial or federal programs or grants before moving forward on any project. That said, the next council should work together to develop a good capital investment plan for 5-10 years to keep everything on track and share it with the community.
6. Why are you the best candidate to represent your ward, and what experience do you bring to the role?
I’m running to represent Ward 2 in St Stephen because I believe effective local leadership starts with showing up, listening, and being accountable to the people you serve. My experience as a Tool & Die Maker, CAF member taught me the importance of teamwork, accountability, and calm decision‑making under pressure. Those skills translate directly into how I will approach community issues: steady, practical, and focused on solutions.
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