Amanda Coombs has spent years working directly in this Ward—not simply talking about the challenges residents face, but helping people navigate them. She has worked in this ward with youth, families and seniors and has built programs that create opportunities, strengthen communities and give residents a place to be heard. Amanda believes Ward 7 needs a councillor who is present, accessible and accountable.

I support protecting Whitby's Greenbelt, farmland, water systems and natural heritage while planning responsibly for the growth of our community. Whitby is growing quickly, and I believe growth must be balanced with protecting the natural spaces that contribute to our quality of life and ensuring that infrastructure and services keep pace. As Councillor, I will consider development and planning decisions carefully, taking into account applicable planning policies, infrastructure needs, environmental impacts and community input. I believe we can accommodate responsible growth while protecting our natural environment.

I’m running for mayor to ensure that democracy remains intact in our Town and across York Region. It is not a coincidence that, after 440 municipal elections, the Court is set to rule next month on whether strong mayor powers align with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The province is watching closely. I believe Aurora must send a clear message about the kind of governance we expect and deserve. My own family came to Canada seeking freedom and democracy, and generations of Canadians have sacrificed to protect those values—from Vimy Ridge to today. Municipal sovereignty, and the right of communities to govern themselves fairly, must be defended with the same resolve. This is why I am campaigning to end the toxic and undemocratic use of strong mayor powers—powers that have not built new homes, but have divided our community. If nothing changes, this division could continue for another four years. Secondly, I am campaigning to restore stronger financial oversight by Council and to ensure that oversight of our voice and money is no longer delegated away to Staff. After two years of budget advocacy, I’ve seen repeated failures in project management, procurement, zoning, and budgeting. I’ve placed these concerns on the public record through more than 17 delegations—each one acknowledged by Council—yet instead of improving, the issues have worsened throughout this election year. Council has shown no willingness to take corrective action, and that deeply concerns me. I intend to reform our governance and budgeting practices, which have ignored the affordability crisis, the recession, and the economic uncertainty affecting families across Canada. I will offer compassionate, meaningful relief by proposing no increases next year to property taxes, user fees, permit fees, or water bills. Our community deserves breathing room until the economy stabilizes. Finally, I want voters to understand that 280 Town Staff, along with private consulting firms, have effectively been running our Town. In Staff’s own words, Council’s involvement is “inconvenient” and costs them time. This must change in the next term of Council. If elected, I will bring 30 years of broad business experience, working in boardrooms across the country with Canadians from all walks of life. I also bring Council like experience through delegations on numerous agenda items, analyzing financial impacts, and acting as a financial watchdog in the absence of a Financial Advisory Committee. I’ve made it clear that taxes do not need to rise by 1% every year for the next 15 years—because predictable government funding and overinflated reserves can address the asset management gap. These claims have never been disputed. I hope these efforts will earn your trust. I want the best for Aurora. I want us to be united, to work together, and to restore the public’s trust in our local government. I intend to work hard outside of the office but even harder inside.

Together for a Stronger Beaches–East York

Bringing People Together - A Stronger East Gwillimbury

In my second term, I will use my community connections and municipal experience to advocate for additional housing solutions, expanding transit routes and fare options to ensure accessibility and affordability, and greater focus on health and safety initiatives.

I signed the Municipal Leadership Pledge because I believe responsible growth, environmental protection, property rights, and economic opportunity can work together. As our community grows, we must protect our natural spaces, farmland, and local character while supporting residents, businesses, and responsible development. Carmen Cipolla

As a former breeder and maple syrup production and former top executive, I fully support protecting our Green Belt.

We must collaborate with all stakeholders to protect the Greenbelt and Lake Scugog.

Elected to Halton Hills Council four years ago, Alex has supported environmental work through the Fairy Lake Revitalization Project and is Acting Chair of the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee which overseas municipal well water health in its area.

I have spent my entire adult life paying attention to local issues while advocating for community safety and sustainability, I am ready to manage the challenges posed by West Lincoln's future growth and needed infrastructure. I understand that municipal services affect us daily: the roads we travel, the water we drink, the books in our libraries, the parks and programs at our community centres and the taxes we pay to fund them. I am connected, caring and capable. I have the knowledge and experience to work for a community that is safe, inclusive, welcoming and sustainable, where residents, of all ages and backgrounds experience belonging and hope for the future.

I am passionate about serving my community and bringing people together to create positive change. For many years, I have worked with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and community partners to strengthen Trent Hills and Northumberland County through collaboration, advocacy, and meaningful action. My experience in community development and settlement services, has taught me that the best solutions come from listening, respecting different perspectives, and working together. I am committed to being an approachable, transparent, and accountable voice for Ward 4, always putting the needs of our community first. I believe that strong communities are built through respect, collaboration, and open communication. I believe every resident deserves to be heard, local businesses and organizations deserve to be supported, and Council should be transparent, accountable, and focused on practical solutions. Together, we can preserve what makes Trent Hills special while creating opportunities for future generations to live, work, and thrive.

I am committed to protecting Ontario’s Greenbelt, preserving our farmland and natural heritage, safeguarding clean water, and supporting responsible growth. As a municipal representative, I will make decisions that put the long-term well-being of our community first, protect our environment for future generations, and uphold the public interest with transparency, accountability, and independence.

Our water (Georgian Bay) is under siege. Our current Meaford municipal government silenced our opposition to TransCanadaEnergy's (TCE) OPEN LOOPED pumped storage project. We are not a one-industry town.

Bryan's goal is to leave this world better than he found it. He is committed to building communities where we can all thrive. This will require protection of all of the natural resources that make living in this community possible. This means protecting drinking water, stormwater systems, agricultural land, and green space. He is committed to making spaces that protect our communities, and renew the resources we use daily.

I support protecting the Greenbelt, farmland, water, and natural heritage while building sustainable communities. I would assess individual proposals independently, considering evidence, public input, applicable law, and municipal responsibilities. My support for the Bradford Bypass is conditional on credible evidence of transportation benefits, enforceable environmental protections, and transparent public reporting. My signature affirms the published pledge and does not imply agreement with every position taken by the Alliance.

"My commitment is to listen to our farmers, residents, businesses and community partners, and work together on practical solutions that make Meaford safer, more affordable and a better place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to serving you on Council in this wonderful municipality we all love and enjoy"

West Lincoln’s agricultural land, natural heritage, and rural character are part of what makes our community special. Protecting them must be a priority, not an afterthought. I believe in responsible growth, not growth at any cost. I support stronger Greenbelt protections to safeguard our farmland, natural areas, and environmentally sensitive lands from unnecessary development. Once farmland is lost to urban expansion, we cannot simply get it back. We have a responsibility to protect these lands for future generations and ensure that short-term development pressures do not come at the expense of our long-term agricultural and environmental interests.

Vince Viapiana is a Pickering resident, family man and community advocate running for Ward 2 City Councillor. With nearly 19 years of experience with the TTC and a background in business, leadership and community service, Vince believes in accountable leadership, safer streets, stronger communities and responsible growth. His commitment is simple: listen to residents, take action and report back.

I approach every decision with a view to financial sustainability and community improvement. I look for solutions that are fiscally responsible, that advance economic development, that respect our heritage, and that safeguard our natural environment. My focus is on strengthening our local economy, supporting our vibrant culture and preserving the natural beauty that makes Scugog so special.

Grimsby is a town people choose deliberately. The small-town character, the Escarpment, the lake, and the close-knit community feel are things worth protecting. Residents aren't opposed to growth, but they want leadership in Town Hall who understands what is worth protecting and what isn't. Right now, that balance feels off. Property taxes have gone up sharply. Downtown merchants navigate major construction largely on their own. Good ideas sit studied in binders for years, while Council conflict takes centre stage. Grimsby doesn't need another politician it needs a proven community builder who is already doing the work. I came to Canada as a refugee. My family was part of the Boat People generation, spending a year in a refugee camp before being sponsored to settle here. We built a life from nothing through hard work, resilience, and gratitude for the country that gave us a chance. That experience is the foundation of everything I do. Many residents already know my work. With the Grimsby Peach Kings, I’ve helped preserve a local staple since 1922. I stepped up to keep Teddy's Sports Bar here during the pandemic because I refused to watch another Grimsby institution disappear. I raised my family here, chaired the Downtown BIA, and for six years chaired Happening in Grimsby leading a festival team to raise over $100,000 annually for our town's signature summer event. Beyond local business, I’ve always believed in giving back to kids facing health challenges, including participating in Dancing with the Stars Niagara to raise $25,000 for Easter Seals Kids. I brought three long standing associations together to form West Niagara Minor Hockey. My volunteer work was recognized with a Town Civic Recognition Award in 2021. My platform comes down to execution and fiscal discipline. Grimsby has no shortage of good ideas; what is missing is a mayor who will actually see them through. Town Hall will run with clear service standards and public timelines. Downtown merchants will get a fierce advocate in their corner through every stage of construction, not just a press release. High density growth will be directed to the Casablanca corridor, where there is actual space to build modern infrastructure alongside development, keeping our historic core intact. Taxpayers will get a mayor who exhausts every grant and non-tax revenue stream before asking residents for another dollar. I'm not a career politician looking for the next step. I'm a community builder with a record of getting things done in Grimsby, a town I've been committed to long before this campaign. For residents who are tired of rising taxes, stalled projects, and Council conflict, you will find in me a candidate who already has the experience, the relationships, and the track record to fix all three. Grimsby has had enough people who know how government works. It's time to elect someone who knows how to get things done.

Growth from Grassroots

Working on attainable housing, vacant home tax, and building on existing land

Hello Whitby, my name is Akuah and I'm running to be your next Centre Ward Town Councillor. I'm running on Care, Community & Collaboration: Care - How we look out for one another including our most vulnerable, ensuring our ward and town is accessible, inclusive and is a place where everyone can live, work, play and thrive! We achieve this through active listening, innovation and ensuring care for not only our residents but the environment and our green spaces. Community - How we engage and connect with one another to raise awareness, support initiatives that make an impact, and bring residents together around shared values. We do this through ongoing community engagement, promotion of arts and culture and working with all levels of government to ensure we have the funding we need to serve residents now and in the future. Collaboration - How we work together to develop practical solutions that strengthen our community and promote opportunity and sustainability as we deliver on programs and services we need to have a vibrant and safe community. This means advocating for responsible development, working collaboratively to address social issues using upstream approaches based on facts and ensuring transparency in decision making that impacts our community, all while supporting economic growth.

I absolutely love Everett and Adjala-Tosorontio and seek your vote for re-election in Ward 4 to continue my passion for our Township, and to make quality of life better for all residents, regardless of age, financial or social status. Over the past four years, I have worked tirelessly as your Councilor in Ward 4 to bring improvements to infrastructure, make Council more efficient and accessible, expand the capacity of our municipal staff for better services, and support the planning and studies necessary to prepare our community for the future, as we need to understand where growth is coming from and how it effects our community, while provincial growth pressures continue to increase. I pledge, if re-elected, to continue to advocate for controlled and managed growth while protecting the environment and prime farmland as well as to ensure Everett and the Township get maximum benefits from any growth related activity.

I am an ardent supporter of the Greenbelt, and would seek to shift development away from urban areas with Class 1 soils in Pelham, to our southern clay belt with much lower agricultural potential. In my opinion, the means whereby urban boundaries were expanded within the Greenbelt are suspect in the first instance.

8-year City Councillor, 4 years as Finance Chair Committed to a sustainable future: Member of the national and provincial Climate Caucus since 2019 Appointed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development for one-year term, 2024-25 Voted against Oshawa Council's endorsement of "Option 2a" for the Envision Durham Growth Management 2022 plan which was contrary to more climate-conscious professional recommendations ("Option 4") that would have improved land uses and drastically reduced growth of suburban sprawl in Oshawa and Durham in decades ahead; developer interests pushed for Option 2a.

Projected growth is coming to North Dumfries but how we grow matters! Residents in Ward 2 have clearly communicated their priority is to preserve the natural resources and to look after future sustainability. Their voice matters and I make this pledge to support decisions that align with our residents.

A Kitchener for Everyone Wazhma Frogh, International Human Rights Lawyer and Peacebuilding Strategist

I love Whitby. It’s a community with great people, strong neighbourhoods and so much potential. I want to help make sure it stays a place we’re proud to call home. I’m running for Whitby Town Council because I believe it’s time for a fresh perspective and positive change. I’ve spent more than 20 years working in the condominium industry, including 18 years as a Condominium Manager. My career has taught me a lot about community, managing budgets, dealing with bylaws, balancing competing interests, listening to residents and, most importantly, finding practical solutions. There are many similarities between managing a community and serving on Council. You have to listen, make difficult decisions, be accountable and actually follow through. I believe you cannot lead from behind closed doors. You have to show up, listen to people and be willing to do the work. I’m running independently, bringing my own experience, ideas and perspective to the table. I’m not associated with another candidate or elected official. But I also don’t believe in working alone. The best communities are built when people work together. I don’t claim to have all the answers. What I do have is experience, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference. Whitby is my community. I believe in its future, and I would be honoured to have the opportunity to serve you. We have a responsibility to protect our Greenbelt, not just for ourselves but for our children and future generations. Once we pave over farmland, forests and natural spaces, we can't simply get them back. These lands are important to our environment, our farmers, our wildlife and the quality of life we enjoy here in Whitby. I also understand that our community is growing and that we need more housing. I'm not against development, but I do believe we need to be smart about where and how we grow. Before expanding into protected lands, we need to look at how we can better use the land we already have, while making sure our roads, infrastructure, schools and services can support that growth. For me, protecting the Greenbelt isn't about stopping progress. It's about finding the right balance between welcoming new residents and protecting what makes our community a great place to live. I want future generations to enjoy the same green spaces, farmland and natural beauty that we enjoy today. Some things, once they're gone, are gone for good.

Niki Lundquist | Candidate for Centre Ward Regional Councillor, Whitby Niki Lundquist is a human rights and labour lawyer, community advocate, and current Whitby Town Councillor with a longstanding commitment to public service, environmental stewardship, and responsible governance. Having called Whitby home for more than 20 years, Niki understands that protecting our natural environment and building strong, affordable communities are not competing priorities. They are essential to one another. Throughout her time on Council, Niki has advocated for thoughtful development, the preservation of greenspace and agricultural lands, stronger community infrastructure, and meaningful public consultation. She supports climate-conscious municipal decision-making that delivers measurable environmental benefits while respecting the financial pressures facing residents. As a candidate for Durham Regional Council, Niki is committed to protecting our waterfront, safeguarding natural spaces, improving public transit, and ensuring that decisions about growth account for their long-term environmental and financial consequences. She recognizes that municipalities have a critical role in addressing climate change, from land-use planning and transportation to infrastructure investment and the protection of natural assets. Niki brings an independent voice, a strong record of community service, and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making. Her approach is grounded in a simple principle: the decisions we make today should leave our communities healthier, more resilient, and more sustainable for the generations who follow.

I want to see Milton grow the right way, with roads, transit, parks and emergency services keeping up with new development. I believe residents deserve a real say, so I’ll push for annual Town meetings where people can raise concerns and get answers. I’ll also push for responsible spending, better neighbourhood facilities and more follow-up when residents report problems. I’m a regular working man who believes in listening, being honest and getting things done. On October 26, I’m asking for your vote. If you want a Mayor who listens to the people, please tell your friends and neighbours about Chéz Amun. Milton. Our Home. Our Future.

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Business owner, tourism operator, Brock University Class of ’99, coach and stay-at-home dad. My life has taught me that leadership starts with showing up for other people.

I am a retired adjunct professor. I want to bring compassion back to local politics and freeze the taxes for the first year to allow a thorough review of the township finances.

Stephanie Goertz is running for Mayor of Wilmot Township. For more than nine years, she has volunteered and worked alongside residents, farmers and community organizations to protect farmland, groundwater and the rural character of our communities. As a small business owner and nonprofit leader, Stephanie understands the importance of balancing environmental protection with responsible financial planning and community needs. She believes protecting farmland and groundwater is climate action. She is committed to responsible growth, transparent decision-making and ensuring that the natural resources we depend on are protected for future generations.

#investedinlocalpriorities

Urban planner and community facilitator prioritizing housing affordability and responsible development.

I am running for Township Councillor with a promise to represent my Woolwich Ward 3residents, and to bring "Balanced decision making for a fair and sustainable Woolwich" to council. My triangular logo speaks to my conviction in the importance of the pillars of sustainability underpinning all spending and land use decisions: the economic, social and environmental.

I'm a dedicated proponent of ecological sustainability: weaving together the essentials of a livable, meaningful, green and robust civil society and city for generations to come Fiscal responsibility and affordability: A deep understanding of the housing crises, and how inequities in the market affect citizens from all walks of life: young people, newcomers, citizens experiencing homelessness, seniors, and families Practical knowledge of the Federal, Provincial, Regional and Municipal economic models and responsibilities that impact local affordability and access to housing, employment, education, and healthcare Dedicated to balanced decision-making at community and intergovernmental levels that result in affordability, and equitable access to the resources all citizens of Kitchener require to make a safe and sustainable home in the city Social responsibility and togetherness: Fiscal responsibility as community care: ensuring that the city invests wisely and collaboratively on behalf of present and future generations Investing in community services and supporting local initiatives that build into the social fabric of Kitchener Protecting human rights, honouring indigeneity, demanding equity, and retooling systemic structures to create a balanced and fair administration that serves people of all walks of life Having the courage and resiliency to make structural changes that support an inclusive bureaucracy Environmental sustainability and investment: Building up, building human, and ensuring a robust countryside line: protecting and celebrating urban and rural agriculture, complex ecosystems, and humane access to green spaces Insisting on environmentally responsible infrastructure that is ecologically innovative, and prioritizing these projects for our city centre -- be they public or private enterprise Considering our place in a world of rapidly changing climate: Kitchener as a global city whose ecological and economic future is tied to a collective response to our warming climate

New generation voice for council

DOROTHY McCABE is the incumbent mayoral candidate for the City of Waterloo for the October 2026 municipal election. She was first elected as mayor in 2022.

An economist and a community advocate

I have lived in Ward 2 since 1996. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. My career was with the City of Toronto for 30 years. My roles allowed me to gain experience in policy development, research, contract management, risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and public engagement. I have delegated to council numerous times on behalf of Ward 2 residents. I have served on the Yonge Street Revitalization Committee and currently serve on the Environmental Advisory Committee for the Town of Aurora. Now retired, I can devote my full attention to representing Ward 2. I will be accountable, champion considerate growth, and work to ensure safety, green space and responsible spending are priorities. I will be your strong voice on council.

HALF My Salary, Double the Care! Listen! Act! Deliver!

My name is David Whitfield, I am the 4th generation to own and operate our family farm. My commitment as running for Mayor is clear communication and transparency, establishing a clear focus on infrastructure and services for the residents we have now before more growth deteriorates them further. The protection of lake scugog and the prevention of contaminates are a major priority. Resurfacing urban roads and a higher maintenance of rural roads is a necessity. Let's make scugog strong for the next generation. Thank you

Long term water solutions that are fair and equitable to everyone Better protection for free space and farmlands Great transparency and accountability for all elected officials

Richie Nanan is running for Ward 7 Councillor in Kitchener, the city he has called home for nearly 30 years. A Ward 7 resident for nearly two decades, Richie brings legal education, community service and lived experience to his candidacy. His work supporting St. John’s Kitchen and Outreach reinforces his belief that everyone deserves dignity and respect. A first-generation Canadian with roots in Trinidad and Tobago, Richie champions inclusion, accessibility and accountable leadership. He is committed to listening, rebuilding trust and helping every resident feel heard, valued and welcome in their community.

Before being elected to council, Jan volunteered extensively within the community. For over 15 years she was a member of the Grand River Conservation Authority’s Grand Strategy Heritage Working Group. She was vice chair of the Legacy Cambridge Task Force, a committee of council, and co-authored the Heritage Master Plan recommendation report which was then adopted as the City of Cambridge’s Heritage Master Plan. She served as a member of the Blair Village Heritage District Plan committee, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, and its advisory subcommittees for the Public Art Competition at the new city hall and the city’s Public Art Policy, all committees of council. Jan was co-founder of the Grand River Valley Coalition, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the heritage river valley from the pressures of encroaching development and gravel quarries within Blair. The group swelled to over 5,000 concerned citizens as the movement to conserve gathered momentum. Jan was the first person to recognize the need to safeguard the river valley lands now known as rare Charitable Research Reserve, a beautiful and culturally significant environment. This pristine ecosystem is home to an array of flora and fauna, some of which are ranked significant nationally, even globally. Jan’s leadership and long-range vision ensured that the reserve is now secure and focused on conservation, ecological restoration, research, and education while also providing passive recreation opportunities to the surrounding community. Jan is a passionate and committed environmental activist. When she mounted a challenge at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), precursor to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), her thorough presentation, which was up against tough opposition, won her portion of the case. For her achievement, she received public statements of respect and esteem from opposing legal counsel. Her strong defense ensured that archaeological sites are preserved until such time as they can be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Artifacts that might have been damaged or lost are now given the respectful treatment they are owed thanks to Jan’s diligence and far-sightedness. Jan is a founder and member of the Grand River Environmental Network (GREN), a regional initiative, and still advises advocacy groups on best practices. As someone who cares deeply about community wellbeing, Jan founded a philanthropic organization, The Fallen Sparrows Fund, to address the financial strain on families facing childhood illness. This humanitarian initiative was created to provide monetary assistance to local families with critically ill children, and to relieve the pressure of illness-related expenses not covered by government agencies, insurance, and employment benefits. Originally under the umbrella of the Kiwanis Club of Cambridge, the Cambridge Kiwanis Fallen Sparrows Fund is tended by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation and supported through community donations. As a past board member of the Kiwanis Club of Cambridge, one of Jan’s initiatives was to present opportunities for the public to hear speakers who brought their understanding and knowledge to various topics, and especially to sometimes contentious matters. One such series was on aboriginal issues. Jan believes the key to better understanding is through communication and the sharing of ideas. The speaker series epitomized that ideal. For many decades, Jan has contributed financial support as well as her time and expertise within the fields of art, culture, heritage, and social issues. She has always volunteered with passion and commitment to make Cambridge a better place, now and for the foreseeable future. For full bio and campaign see www.janliggett.com

Candidate to Represent Kitchener on Waterloo Regional Council