Positions
Still to answer3 topics without a public answer
- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Public accountability
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Water & environment
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
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Taxes & spendingPublic position · 2026-10-01Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs.+
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs.
- Proposed action
- Test spending for necessity, affordability and value.
Action, authority & follow-through
Candidate account
Wants tax control while protecting essential services.
- Proposed action
- Require a clear benefit and value case for new initiatives.
Action, authority & follow-through
The page does not provide a numeric tax cap.
Roads & infrastructureNo public answer foundWhat would you do?+
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
No public answer found.
Growth & planningPublic position · 2026-10-01Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace.+
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace.
Action, authority & follow-through
- Why
- Existing taxpayers should not bear unnecessary costs of new development.
HousingPublic position · 2026-10-01Expand rental and affordable housing choices.+
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Expand rental and affordable housing choices.
- Proposed action
- Review planning approvals for unnecessary delays and work with the county and other governments.
- Authority
- She describes housing as a shared responsibility.
Action, authority & follow-through
Candidate account
Supports coordinated housing, mental-health and addiction assistance.
- Proposed action
- Listen to frontline workers and people with lived experience; work with County and health partners.
Action, authority & follow-through
Explicitly does not claim a ready-made solution.
Downtown & businessPublic position · 2026-10-01Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness.+
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness.
- Proposed action
- Listen to businesses and work jointly with police.
Action, authority & follow-through
Public statement
Does not believe the streetscape was the best use of tax dollars.
Action, authority & follow-through
Wants costs, priorities and effects on residents and businesses weighed; no quantified alternative is given.
Children & recreationPublic position · 2026-10-01Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex.+
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex.
- Proposed action
- Establish long-term operating costs and seek provincial and federal grants.
Action, authority & follow-through
Candidate account
Wants major projects tested against needs and existing capacity.
- Proposed action
- Review ongoing operating costs and consult the community before approval.
Action, authority & follow-through
A review condition, not blanket opposition to new facilities.
Public servicesPublic position · 2026-10-01Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed.+
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate interview · 2026-10-01
Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed.
Action, authority & follow-through
- Why
- People need intensive supports to sustain housing; residents and businesses also deserve safety.
Public accountabilityNo public answer foundWhat would you do?+
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
No public answer found.
Water & environmentNo public answer foundWhat would you do?+
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
No public answer found.
Community lifePublic positionWants practical and compassionate action on open drug use and related impacts.+
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Public statement
Wants practical and compassionate action on open drug use and related impacts.
Action, authority & follow-through
The response does not specify an enforcement or treatment model.
Background
Retired mental-health nurse and active recreation participant running for City Council.
Ralph’s professional background is nursing, including a specialization in mental health. She links that experience to the difficulties people face navigating homelessness, addiction and support services.
Her questionnaire describes enjoying pickleball, ball hockey and basketball. She says retirement gives her time to commit to council responsibilities.
Full interview
Public history
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Housing, Public services, Children & recreation, Downtown & business
- Prioritize essential services, infrastructure and affordability before adding costs. Candidate interview
- Manage growth so roads, water, sewers and transportation keep pace. Candidate interview
- Expand rental and affordable housing choices. Candidate interview
- Combine housing, mental-health and addiction services, outreach and enforcement when needed. Candidate interview
- Require strong fundraising, sponsorship and outside funding before advancing a new recreation complex. Candidate interview
- Prioritize downtown safety and cleanliness. Candidate interview
Public statementsOn Downtown & business, Community life
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending, Children & recreation, Housing
- Wants tax control while protecting essential services. Candidate account
- Wants major projects tested against needs and existing capacity. Candidate account
- Supports coordinated housing, mental-health and addiction assistance. Candidate account
Sources and updates
Maureen Ralph campaign website Source
- Returning Officer certified candidate certificate Aug 27, 2026
- Candidate campaign biography
- Candidate answers: WoodstockCandidates.ca