Hitchen, Jay

By Scott Schmidt on September 29, 2025.

1. What are your thoughts on city ownership of Saamis Solar, and what direction would you want to see council take with ownership of renewables?

2. What are your thoughts on the future of the energy division, specifically the concept of turning it into a municipally controlled corporation?

3. How would you look to balance taxation with the operation costs of running a city, as well as the services provided to residents?

4. How would you approach economic development and any need to incentivize business to come to Medicine Hat?

5. With the proposed north-side location for a permanent homeless shelter off the table following public concerns, what do you think are the essential priorities that a shelter location must provide?
6. A lot of focus during this election campaign has been on property taxes in Medicine Hat, though a majority of residents do not own property. What can or should the city be doing to ease cost-of-living issues for those who do not own property, such as renters?
7. What are your thoughts on proposed recreational facilities such as the Southside Outdoor Aquatics Centre and Brier Run Sports Field? How much focus would you want the city to put toward adding recreational facilities?

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