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AI-extracted policy positions from every ward councillor candidate. Verbatim quotes. Verified sources. No spin.
The candidate believes in using a coordinated approach to address housing issues alongside health care and recovery.
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“I believe in coordinated approaches to housing, health care, and recovery”
The candidate will firmly oppose changes made to developments after they have already been approved.
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“I will firmly oppose post-approval (bait-and-switch) changes to developments”
The candidate supports housing and growth that is well-planned, sustainable, and provides benefits to the community.
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“I will support housing and growth that is well-planned, sustainable, and benefits the community.”
The candidate will demand transparency and push for clear connections between city spending and the results achieved.
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“I will demand transparency, pushing for clear connections between spending and results”
The candidate intends to prioritize essential services that residents rely on every day.
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“I will prioritize the essentials: focusing on the services residents rely on every day”
The candidate will ask tough questions of staff and politicians to ensure that decisions are made responsibly.
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“I will ask tough questions of staff and politicians to ensure responsible decisions”
The candidate will push for clear connections between city spending and the actual results achieved.
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“I will demand transparency, pushing for clear connections between spending and results”
The candidate will evaluate the impact of current financial choices on future generations.
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“I will consider the impact of our choices today on the generations of tomorrow.”
The candidate intends to focus city resources on the essential services that residents rely on every day.
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“I will prioritize the essentials: focusing on the services residents rely on every day”
The candidate will focus on helping people find next steps and solutions.
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“I will focus on helping people find next steps and solutions”
The candidate will advocate for better access to treatment for mental illness and addiction, including long-term support and coordinated approaches.
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“I will advocate for better access to treatment for mental illness and addiction and long-term support”
“I believe in coordinated approaches to housing, health care, and recovery”
The candidate intends to work with provincial and community partners to strengthen local resources.
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“I will work with provincial and community partners to strengthen local resources”
The candidate aims to address the fact that rents, taxes, and fees are increasing faster than paychecks and believes council decisions should be justified.
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“Rents, taxes, and fees keep climbing faster than paycheques. Council decisions set a lot of that, and every dollar needs a reason.”
The candidate aims to address the fact that rents, taxes, and fees are rising faster than paychecks and believes every dollar spent by Council needs a reason.
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“Rents, taxes, and fees keep climbing faster than paycheques. Council decisions set a lot of that, and every dollar needs a reason.”
The candidate believes City Hall should make it easier for small businesses to open and stay open to maintain the ward's heartbeat.
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“Storefronts are the ward's heartbeat. When they close, the street changes for everyone. City Hall should make it easier to open and stay open.”
The candidate believes that people should know how campaigns are funded and what the money is used for.
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“I believe people should know how campaigns are funded and what the money is used for.”
The candidate proposes finding and implementing solutions to homelessness by consulting with experts.
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“Find (& implement) solutions to homelessness by talking with experts”
The candidate opposes 'Tall Sprawl' specifically within Ward 3.
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“Say no to Tall Sprawl in Ward 3”
The candidate intends to proactively prepare shelters for the homeless during the winter months.
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“Proactively prepare homeless winter shelters”
The candidate aims to ensure that taxes are used effectively for the residents rather than being wasted.
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“Your taxes should work for you, not against you. Let’s plug the leaks.”
The candidate proposes that city councillors should pay for downtown parking just like everyone else.
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“Also: no free downtown parking passes for councillors. If everyone else pays, so should we.”
The candidate aims to ensure that taxes are used effectively for the residents rather than being wasted.
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“Your taxes should work for you, not against you. Let’s plug the leaks.”
The candidate aims to solve traffic issues to make streets safer for Londoners through smart solutions.
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“So, how can we legitimately “solve traffic” and make our streets safer for Londoners? Smartly.”
The candidate proposes increasing average traffic speeds specifically through the use of street re-designs.
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“1.1 Increase average traffic speed (*using street re-designs)”
The candidate proposes a policy to help emergency workers get back to their primary duties.
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“3.5 Help Emergency Workers get back to their real jobs”
The candidate aims to ensure that taxes are used effectively for the residents and to identify and close financial leaks.
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“Your taxes should work for you, not against you. Let’s plug the leaks.”
The candidate proposes to stop the over-extension of the city's financial resources.
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“Stop spreading London’s money too thinly”
The candidate intends to restore funding for various community services.
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“Bring back funding for community services”
The candidate aims to enhance the flow of information between the City of London and its residents.
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“Enhance communications between the city and its residents”
The candidate proposes updating the city's website and service portal.
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“Revamp the City of London website and service portal”
The candidate plans to release a 'Ben Durham Report Card' every 6 months at minimum.
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“Release a “Ben Durham Report Card” every 6 months (*at minimum)”
The candidate proposes to improve the existing bus service.
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“1.3 Improve bus service”
The candidate proposes to improve the existing bus service.
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“1.3 Improve bus service”
The candidate proposes to improve the existing bus service.
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“1.3 – Improve bus service”
The candidate proposes adopting environmental standards as a means to achieve fiscal responsibility and save money.
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“Embrace environmental standards that save money”
The candidate proposes adopting environmental standards as a means to achieve fiscal responsibility and save money.
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“Embrace environmental standards that save money”
The candidate proposes adopting environmental standards as a means of fiscal responsibility and saving money.
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“3.2 – Embrace environmental standards that save money”
The candidate supports increasing housing supply through diverse and well-planned developments while ensuring community input and neighborhood quality are maintained.
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“I support more diverse and well-planned housing that increases supply while maintaining community input and neighborhood quality.”
The candidate proposes encouraging vacant properties to be rented, sold, redeveloped, or converted into housing and business opportunities to address shortages.
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“Encourage vacant properties to be rented, sold, redeveloped, or converted into housing and business opportunities.”
The candidate aims to address housing affordability by increasing supply and supporting attainable housing options.
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“Increase housing supply, support attainable housing, and ensure responsible growth.”
The candidate intends to support safer streets, improved transit, and better walking and cycling connections to facilitate movement and reduce congestion.
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“I will support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to help residents move easily and reduce congestion.”
The candidate aims to address traffic congestion by improving traffic flow, public transit, road planning, and active transportation options.
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“Improve traffic flow, public transit, road planning, and active transportation options.”
The candidate intends to support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to facilitate easier movement and reduce congestion.
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“I will support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to help residents move easily and reduce congestion.”
The candidate intends to support safer streets along with better transit and improved walking and cycling connections.
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“I will support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to help residents move easily and reduce congestion.”
The candidate intends to support safer streets and improved walking and cycling connections to facilitate easier movement for residents.
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“I will support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to help residents move easily and reduce congestion.”
The candidate intends to support safer streets along with better transit and improved walking and cycling connections.
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“I will support safer streets, better transit, and improved walking and cycling connections to help residents move easily and reduce congestion.”
Support up to two hours of free city-owned parking for customers who shop locally and provide proof of purchase.
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“Support up to two hours of free city-owned parking for customers who shop locally and show proof of purchase.”
Encourage the rental, sale, redevelopment, or conversion of vacant residential and commercial buildings into housing and business opportunities.
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“Encourage vacant properties to be rented, sold, redeveloped, or converted into housing and business opportunities.”
Reduce barriers, encourage investment, and provide support for local entrepreneurs who are considered the backbone of the economy.
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“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Reduce barriers, encourage investment, and support local entrepreneurs.”
The candidate emphasizes supporting homeless individuals and newcomers by connecting them to employment services, shelters, and settlement supports.
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“worked directly in the community supporting homeless individuals and newcomers, helping connect people to employment services, shelters, and settlement supports.”
The candidate aims to prioritize community engagement, regular public meetings, and transparent communication to ensure residents help lead conversations about the future.
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“I will prioritize community engagement, regular public meetings, transparent communication, and meaningful consultation so Ward 7 residents help lead the conversation about our future.”
The candidate advocates for promoting transparency, accountability, and meaningful public engagement in local government.
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“Promote transparency, accountability, and meaningful public engagement.”
The candidate intends to fight for city support for the newest addition to Ward 1 regarding issues of homelessness and urban revitalization.
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“I understand the struggles they’ve faced, regarding homelessness and urban revitalization, and will fight for them to get the city support they need.”
The candidate intends to fight for city support for residents facing struggles regarding homelessness and urban revitalization.
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“I understand the struggles they’ve faced, regarding homelessness and urban revitalization, and will fight for them to get the city support they need.”
The candidate intends to fight for city support for the newest addition to Ward 1 regarding issues of homelessness and urban revitalization.
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“I understand the struggles they’ve faced, regarding homelessness and urban revitalization, and will fight for them to get the city support they need.”
The candidate fought for traffic safety measures on Hamilton Road following incidents where people were injured and killed.
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“When people were being injured and killed on Hamilton Road, I spoke up and fought for traffic safety.”
The candidate secured the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, and streetlights in response to resident requests.
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“When residents reached out to get advance green lights, sidewalks, crosswalks, and streetlights, I got them installed.”
The candidate fought for traffic safety measures on Hamilton Road following incidents where people were injured and killed.
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“When people were being injured and killed on Hamilton Road, I spoke up and fought for traffic safety.”
The candidate assisted community organizations with funding and city support for their various programs and festivals.
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“When community organizations reached out for help with programs and festivals, I assisted with funding and city support.”
The candidate assisted community organizations with funding and city support for their various programs and festivals.
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“When community organizations reached out for help with programs and festivals, I assisted with funding and city support.”
The candidate assisted community organizations with funding and city support for their various programs and festivals.
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“When community organizations reached out for help with programs and festivals, I assisted with funding and city support.”
The candidate intends to promote and support the operations of urban farms within the city.
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“Promote and support urban farm operations.”
The candidate proposes creating a specific grant stream for community food security initiatives.
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“Create a community grant stream for food security.”
The candidate aims to establish more community gardens using city-owned land.
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“Add additional community gardens on city land.”
The candidate proposes creating incentive programs with dedicated city staff support to foster economic development and tourism in the OEV and Hamilton Road areas.
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“Incentive programs with dedicated city staff support for economic development and tourism supports.”
The candidate aims to expand existing façade and building code improvement programs to include mixed-use buildings to redevelop retail and residential spaces.
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“Expansion of incentive programs (currently façade and building code improvements) to include mixed use buildings to redevelop retail and residential spaces.”
The candidate proposes partnering with counties to attract and promote farming and agri-business while focusing on localized supply chains.
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“Partnerships with counties to attract and promote farming and agri-business with localized supply chains.”
The candidate aims to advocate for the creation of safe neighborhoods and the implementation of stronger community support systems.
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“Advocating for safe neighborhoods and stronger community support.”
The candidate advocates for supporting healthcare, accessibility, mental health, and local services for residents and families.
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“Supporting healthcare, accessibility, mental health, and local services for residents and families.”
The candidate identifies protecting green spaces as a key focus area for their campaign in Ward 6.
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“protecting green spaces”
The candidate expresses a commitment to protecting green spaces within the community.
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“protecting green spaces”
The candidate expresses a commitment to protecting green spaces within the community.
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“protecting green spaces”
The candidate proposes pushing for responsible growth and faster approvals while ensuring neighbourhood planning respects both affordability and quality of life.
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“Push for responsible growth, faster approvals, and neighbourhood planning that respects both affordability and quality of life.”
The candidate intends to provide monthly reporting on housing approval timelines and bottlenecks to ensure accountability.
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“Housing approval timelines and bottlenecks”
“Monthly reporting”
The candidate proposes pushing for responsible growth and faster approvals while ensuring neighborhood planning respects both affordability and quality of life.
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“Push for responsible growth, faster approvals, and neighbourhood planning that respects both affordability and quality of life.”
The candidate proposes connecting city spending to tangible results and publishing progress in plain language for residents.
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“Respect every tax dollar.”
“Connect spending to results and publish progress in plain language so residents know what improved.”
The candidate proposes connecting city spending to tangible results and publishing progress in plain language for residents.
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“Respect every tax dollar.”
“Connect spending to results and publish progress in plain language so residents know what improved.”
The candidate proposes connecting city spending to tangible results and publishing progress in plain language for residents.
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“Respect every tax dollar.”
“Connect spending to results and publish progress in plain language so residents know what improved.”
The candidate proposes better planning and communication to address transit reliability issues.
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“Roads, construction disruption, transit reliability, and snow response need clearer planning and better communication.”
The candidate advocates for better planning and communication regarding transit reliability as part of fixing infrastructure.
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“Roads, construction disruption, transit reliability, and snow response need clearer planning and better communication.”
The candidate proposes better planning and communication to address transit reliability issues.
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“Roads, construction disruption, transit reliability, and snow response need clearer planning and better communication.”
The candidate aims to create jobs, support businesses, and strengthen London's local economy.
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“Growing our economyCreating jobs, supporting business, and strengthening London’s local economy.”
The plan includes reducing friction, improving commercial corridors, supporting downtown confidence, and making London easier to invest in.
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“Back local business.Reduce friction, improve commercial corridors, support downtown confidence, and make London easier to invest in.”
The candidate proposes connecting spending to results and publishing progress in plain language so residents know what improved.
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“Respect every tax dollar.Connect spending to results and publish progress in plain language so residents know what improved.”
The candidate advocated for the construction of the Adelaide Street underpass to benefit local residents rather than private rail companies.
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“Persuaded city council to build our latest underpass to benefit Londoners and not private rail companies; his work pushed the Adelaide Street underpass to the top of the list, and it was completed last year.”
The candidate advocated for the construction of the Adelaide Street underpass to benefit local residents rather than private rail interests.
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“Persuaded city council to build our latest underpass to benefit Londoners and not private rail companies; his work pushed the Adelaide Street underpass to the top of the list, and it was completed last year.”
The candidate advocated for the construction of the Adelaide Street underpass to benefit local residents rather than private rail interests.
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“Persuaded city council to build our latest underpass to benefit Londoners and not private rail companies; his work pushed the Adelaide Street underpass to the top of the list, and it was completed last year.”
The candidate highlights his past work as a journalist pushing for changes that made the city safer.
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“Jonathan fought for Londoners, pushing for changes that made the city safer”
The candidate exposed faulty water treatment and persuaded Ontario to change testing and treatment to reduce lead levels.
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“Protected children across Ontario by exposing how faulty treatment of our water supply created dangerous levels of lead in drinking water.”
“Jonathan persuaded Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested, leading to plummeting lead levels in London and across the province.”
The candidate highlights his past work as a journalist pushing for changes that made the city safer.
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“Jonathan fought for Londoners, pushing for changes that made the city safer”
The candidate highlights past work in exposing faulty water treatment and persuading the province to change how drinking water is treated and tested.
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“Protected children across Ontario by exposing how faulty treatment of our water supply created dangerous levels of lead in drinking water. Jonathan persuaded Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested, leading to plummeting lead levels in London and across the province.”
The candidate highlights his past work in persuading Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested to reduce lead levels.
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“Protected children across Ontario by exposing how faulty treatment of our water supply created dangerous levels of lead in drinking water. Jonathan persuaded Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested, leading to plummeting lead levels in London and across the province.”
[PIVOT DETECTED: Policy update: Shifted from general 'drinking water safety and lead levels' to specific 'drinking water treatment and testing standards'.] The candidate highlights past work in persuading Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested to reduce lead levels.
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“Protected children across Ontario by exposing how faulty treatment of our water supply created dangerous levels of lead in drinking water. Jonathan persuaded Ontario to change how drinking water is treated and tested, leading to plummeting lead levels in London and across the province.”
The candidate proposes to restore the $384,000 annual contribution to the Climate Change Reserve Fund to unlock matching federal grants.
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“I'll move a motion to restore the Climate Change Reserve Fund contribution and require staff to report on the FCM grant application status each budget cycle.”
The candidate proposes to restore the $384,000 annual contribution to the Climate Change Reserve Fund to unlock matching federal grants.
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“I'll move a motion to restore the Climate Change Reserve Fund contribution and require staff to report on the FCM grant application status each budget cycle.”
The candidate proposes to restore the $384,000 annual contribution to the Climate Change Reserve Fund to unlock matching federal grants.
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“I'll move a motion to restore the Climate Change Reserve Fund contribution and require staff to report on the FCM grant application status each budget cycle.”
The candidate proposes pushing for development charge rates that fully capture the costs of roads, transit, schools, and parkland to ensure new growth pays for its own infrastructure.
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“I'll push for DC rates that fully capture the cost of roads, transit connections, and community facilities so the same thing doesn't happen in the next wave of northwest development.”
“I will push for DC rates that fully reflect the cost of road-widening, transit connections, school sites, and parkland in new growth areas, so Ward 7 residents aren't stuck paying for development after the fact.”
The candidate advocates for funding for the community housing organization tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement.
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“I'll advocate for LMCH funding tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement that erodes annually.”
The candidate proposes pushing for development charge rates that fully capture the actual costs of roads, transit, schools, and parkland for new subdivisions.
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“I'll push for DC rates that fully capture the cost of roads, transit connections, and community facilities so the same thing doesn't happen in the next wave of northwest development.”
“I will push for DC rates that fully reflect the cost of road-widening, transit connections, school sites, and parkland in new growth areas, so Ward 7 residents aren't stuck paying for development after the fact.”
The candidate commits to holding every budget meeting to ensure the northwest library branch, which was deferred to 2027, is completed on time.
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“I'll hold every budget meeting to account until it's built.”
“2027 is the Hard Deadline and I'll Enforce It”
“I will track every budget cycle and every relevant capital report until ground is broken.”
“I will make it publicly uncomfortable to defer this project again.”
The candidate will move a motion to have staff report on designating a Community Improvement Project Area in the Ward 7 northwest corridor to provide grocery retail access.
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“I will move a motion at the Planning and Environment Committee directing staff to report on designating a Community Improvement Project Area in the Ward 7 northwest corridor, with grocery retail access as an eligible objective.”
The candidate will move a motion to have staff report on designating a Community Improvement Project Area in the Ward 7 northwest corridor to provide grocery retail access.
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“I will move a motion at the Planning and Environment Committee directing staff to report on designating a Community Improvement Project Area in the Ward 7 northwest corridor, with grocery retail access as an eligible objective.”
The candidate proposes tying LMCH funding to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement to ensure the organization can maintain its 5,000+ residents.
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“I'll advocate for LMCH funding tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement that erodes annually.”
The candidate aims to push for development charge rates that fully capture the costs of roads, transit, schools, and parkland for new subdivisions upfront.
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“I will push for DC rates that fully reflect the cost of road-widening, transit connections, school sites, and parkland in new growth areas, so Ward 7 residents aren't stuck paying for development after the fact.”
“Development charges should capture the actual cost of new subdivisions up front, so existing residents don't absorb the bill years later.”
The candidate intends to use planning votes to ensure that new development approvals are linked to concrete timelines for transit and infrastructure.
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“I'll use every planning vote to tie development approvals to concrete transit and infrastructure timelines.”
The candidate proposes tying funding for London and Middlesex Community Housing to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement.
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“I'll advocate for LMCH funding tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement that erodes annually.”
The candidate proposes tying funding for London and Middlesex Community Housing to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement.
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“I'll advocate for LMCH funding tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement that erodes annually.”
The candidate proposes tying funding for London and Middlesex Community Housing to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement.
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“I'll advocate for LMCH funding tied to actual property tax cost increases rather than a flat supplement that erodes annually.”
The candidate intends to be the primary advocate for the $100 million Bus Rapid Transit route up Western Road and Wharncliffe to Masonville.
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“01 Champion the North BRT Route”
“The city is asking Queen's Park for $100M to build rapid transit up Western Road to Masonville. This route goes through Ward 7. I'll be its loudest advocate on council.”
“My Position Back the North BRT Application”
“The City of London is currently seeking $100 million from the province to build a Bus Rapid Transit route up Western Road and Wharncliffe, terminating at Masonville. Council killed this route in 2019. I will be its champion in the 2026–2030 term.”
“01 Win the North BRT for Ward 7 Transit”
“The city is asking the province for $100 million to build rapid transit up Western Road and Wharncliffe, terminating at Masonville which is the busiest transit node in the north end. That application is live now. The 2026–2030 council will govern through the funding decision and approval process. I will champion this route publicly, loudly, and at every relevant council and SPPC meeting”
The candidate plans to use planning votes to ensure that new developments are tied to specific timelines for transit and infrastructure.
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“02 Transit Before Development, Not After”
“Sunningdale Road said it all. I'll use every planning vote to tie development approvals to concrete transit and infrastructure timelines.”
The candidate will push for every new subdivision approval in Ward 7 to include transit stub requirements as a condition of approval.
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“I'll also push for every new subdivision approval in Ward 7 to include concrete sidewalk, cycling, and transit stub requirements as conditions of approval, not as afterthoughts.”
[PIVOT DETECTED: Abandoned: Previous commitments to community health infrastructure, mental health supports, veteran supports, and arts funding have been removed.] Krose opposes the proposed Special Constable mandate because it is too broad, lacks clear objectives, and has unclear costs.
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“Krose supports improving public safety but says the proposed Special Constable mandate is too broad, lacks clearly defined objectives, and leaves unanswered questions about cost and coordination with the London Police Service.”
Kirse will fight to strengthen London's community health infrastructure, mental health supports, and access to social services for every resident.
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“Kirsten will fight to strengthen London's community health infrastructure, mental health supports, and access to social services for every resident.”
As Mayor, she will ensure London honours its commitment to veterans and invests in the wraparound supports that keep our most vulnerable neighbours from falling through the cracks.
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“As Mayor, she will ensure London honours its commitment to veterans and invests in the wraparound supports that keep our most vulnerable neighbours from falling through the cracks.”
The candidate intends to assess the current reality of housing and homelessness challenges in London to develop a viable plan.
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“assessing the reality of housing and homelessness challenges and creating a viable plan”
The candidate intends to assess the current reality of housing and homelessness challenges in London to develop a viable plan.
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“assessing the reality of housing and homelessness challenges and creating a viable plan”
The candidate commits to spending every tax dollar wisely, transparently, and responsibly while focusing on practical investments that provide real value to residents.
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“Ensuring every tax dollar is spent wisely, transparently, and responsibly while focusing on practical investments that deliver real value to London residents.”
The candidate expresses that the current level of services provided is not commensurate with the amount residents are paying.
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“The level of services for what we’re paying, is just not where I think the value should be.”
The candidate references a past where families could thrive without being weighed down by ever-increasing taxes.
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“I remember a London where you could walk downtown with pride—a city that was clean, safe, and where families could thrive without being weighed down by ever-increasing taxes.”
The candidate aims to provide dependable and efficient city services, specifically mentioning transit as a key area of focus.
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“Delivering reliable, efficient city services that residents can count on—from road maintenance and snow removal to parks, transit, and everyday city operations.”
The campaign focuses on addressing current transit challenges as part of a results-driven priority list.
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“Krose’s campaign will centre on practical, results-driven priorities, including improving city services, addressing traffic and transit challenges”
The campaign focuses on addressing transit challenges as part of a broader set of practical, results-driven priorities for the city.
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“Krose’s campaign will centre on practical, results-driven priorities, including improving city services, addressing traffic and transit challenges, assessing the reality of housing and homelessness challenges and creating a viable plan, ensuring responsible fiscal management, and strengthening public safety”
The candidate aims to create safer neighborhoods by utilizing stronger community support, better infrastructure, visible enforcement, and proactive solutions.
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“Creating safer neighbourhoods through stronger community support, better infrastructure, visible enforcement, and proactive solutions that improve quality of life for everyone.”
The campaign focuses on strengthening public safety with a specific emphasis on addressing violence against women and girls.
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“strengthening public safety—particularly in addressing violence against women and girls”
The candidate intends to focus on improving safety specifically within the downtown core of the city.
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“safety in the downtown core”
Krose intends to ensure the city grows responsibly by protecting green spaces and planning for the long term.
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“She will ensure London grows responsibly — protecting green space, improving infrastructure, and planning for the long term.”
The candidate advocates for a course correction that prioritizes a clean environment for all neighborhoods.
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“We need to prioritize safety, fiscal responsibility, and a clean environment for every neighborhood.”
The candidate intends to ensure London grows responsibly by protecting green spaces and planning for the long term.
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“She will ensure London grows responsibly — protecting green space, improving infrastructure, and planning for the long term.”
The candidate aims to ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely and transparently, focusing on practical investments that provide real value to residents.
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“Ensuring every tax dollar is spent wisely, transparently, and responsibly while focusing on practical investments that deliver real value to London residents.”
Krose intends to support local businesses by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and attracting new investment to the city.
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“She will champion policies that reduce red tape, attract investment, and help London's local businesses thrive.”
The candidate seeks to advocate for the city's position as a key player in the North American economy by building connections across the border.
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“We are a key player in the North American economy, but to capitalize on that, we need a Mayor who is connected and ready to advocate for our city on both sides of the border.”
The candidate pledges to provide the reasoning and sources for every vote cast if elected.
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“For every vote I cast, if elected, I will have the thought process behind it explained, citing whatever sources influenced the decision - if applicable.”
The candidate pledges to provide the reasoning and sources for every vote cast if elected.
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“For every vote I cast, if elected, I will have the thought process behind it explained, citing whatever sources influenced the decision - if applicable.”
The candidate pledges to provide the reasoning and sources for every vote cast if elected.
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“For every vote I cast, if elected, I will have the thought process behind it explained, citing whatever sources influenced the decision - if applicable.”
The candidate advocates for addressing homelessness by intervening during the crisis phase before it escalates.
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“Treating crisis before it escalates”
The candidate supports providing housing that includes real support systems.
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“Housing with real support”
The candidate supports prevention measures that are more cost-effective than emergency responses.
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“Prevention that costs less than emergency responses”
The candidate advocates for opposing high-density developments in specific neighborhoods to protect community character.
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“The ward 9 Councillor should oppose ultra-high density projects in Byron & Lambeth”
The candidate supports directing development projects toward the city's core instead of residential neighborhoods.
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“support development in London's core instead.”
The candidate advocates for opposing high-density developments in specific neighborhoods like Byron and Lambeth to protect community character.
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“The ward 9 Councillor should oppose ultra-high density projects in Byron & Lambeth”
The candidate advocates for maintaining low property taxes while ensuring basic city services are delivered reliably and efficiently.
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“Keep Property Tax Low”
“Deliver basic city services reliably and efficiently.”
The candidate advocates for maintaining low property taxes while ensuring basic city services are delivered reliably and efficiently.
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“Keep Property Tax Low”
“Deliver basic city services reliably and efficiently.”
The candidate advocates for maintaining low property taxes while ensuring basic city services are delivered reliably and efficiently.
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“Keep Property Tax Low”
“Deliver basic city services reliably and efficiently.”
The candidate explicitly opposes the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit and advocates against what they characterize as wasteful spending.
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“Say NO to BRT and wasteful spending.”
The candidate explicitly opposes the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and advocates against wasteful spending on such projects.
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“Say NO to BRT and wasteful spending.”
The candidate explicitly opposes the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and advocates against wasteful spending on such projects.
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“Say NO to BRT and wasteful spending.”
The candidate advocates for the strict enforcement of existing by-laws to restore public safety.
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“Strictly enforce by-laws.”
The candidate proposes addressing the community's addiction and mental health issues as a means to restore safety.
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“Tackle our addiction and mental health crisis.”
The candidate aims to stop the enablement of public abuse to improve community safety.
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“Stop enabling public abuse.”
The candidate advocates for the preservation of local parks and agricultural land.
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“Protect our parks and farmland.”
The candidate supports initiatives to clean and safeguard the Thames River.
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“Clean and protect the Thames River.”
The candidate aims to expand the amount of tree canopy coverage within London.
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“Increase London's tree canopy coverage.”
The candidate opposes ultra-high density projects in Byron and Lambeth, advocating for development to be concentrated in London's core instead.
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“The ward 9 Councillor should oppose ultra-high density projects in Byron & Lambeth and support development in London's core instead.”
The candidate advocates for keeping property taxes low while ensuring basic city services are delivered reliably and efficiently.
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“Keep Property Tax Low”
“Deliver basic city services reliably and efficiently.”
The candidate explicitly states opposition to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and what they characterize as wasteful spending.
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“Say NO to BRT and wasteful spending.”
The candidate aims to address the city's addiction and mental health issues as part of restoring public safety.
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“Tackle our addiction and mental health crisis.”
The candidate advocates for ending the enablement of public abuse to restore safety.
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“Stop enabling public abuse.”
The candidate aims to address the community's addiction and mental health issues.
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“Tackle our addiction and mental health crisis.”
The candidate proposes a test for all City Hall actions to ensure they shrink tax bills, lighten the load, and actually work.
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“Does it shrink your tax bill?”
“Does it lighten your load?”
“Does it actually work? If the answer to all three isn’t yes, it doesn’t belong on the agenda.”
The candidate aims to subtract regulations as often as they are added, evaluating every regulation based on cost-effectiveness and net growth.
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“I’ll keep pushing for a council that subtracts as often as it adds.”
“does the regulatory environment net grow or shrink?”
Every action taken by City Hall must be tested against whether it shrinks the tax bill, lightens the load, or actually works.
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“A simple test for everything City Hall does Does it shrink your tax bill? Does it lighten your load? Does it actually work? If the answer to all three isn’t yes, it doesn’t belong on the agenda.”
The candidate objects to the proposed six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks on Colonel Talbot, citing a lack of required studies and exceeding current plans.
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“High-Density Housing on Colonel Talbot: my objection, and how to file yours before June 9”
“On June 9 the City considers six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks for Colonel Talbot in Lambeth, beyond what its own plan allows and without the studies it requires.”
The candidate objects to the proposed six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks on Colonel Talbot, arguing they exceed the city's own plan and lack required studies.
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“High-Density Housing on Colonel Talbot: my objection, and how to file yours before June 9”
“On June 9 the City considers six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks for Colonel Talbot in Lambeth, beyond what its own plan allows and without the studies it requires.”
The candidate opposes the proposal for six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks on Colonel Talbot, citing a lack of required studies and exceeding current plans.
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“High-Density Housing on Colonel Talbot: my objection, and how to file yours before June 9”
“On June 9 the City considers six-storey, 100-unit-per-hectare blocks for Colonel Talbot in Lambeth, beyond what its own plan allows and without the studies it requires.”
The candidate proposes a test for all City Hall actions to determine if they shrink the tax bill, lighten the load, or actually work.
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“Does it shrink your tax bill?”
“Does it lighten your load?”
“Does it actually work? If the answer to all three isn’t yes, it doesn’t belong on the agenda.”
The candidate aims to push for a council that subtracts regulations and fees as often as it adds them to reduce the regulatory burden.
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“City Hall keeps adding rules and fees and almost never takes any away.”
“And I’ll keep pushing for a council that subtracts as often as it adds.”
The candidate proposes that every action taken by City Hall must pass a test to see if it shrinks the tax bill, lightens the load, or actually works.
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“A simple test for everything City Hall does Does it shrink your tax bill? Does it lighten your load? Does it actually work? If the answer to all three isn’t yes, it doesn’t belong on the agenda.”
The candidate proposes fighting for police resources that align with documented break-in patterns in Ward 9.
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“fight for police resources that match the documented break-in pattern”
The candidate aims to push Police Service Board appointees to make recurring hotspots a strategic priority for the Service.
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“push council’s Police Service Board appointees to make recurring hotspots a strategic priority for the Service”
The candidate proposes fighting for police resources that align with documented break-in patterns in Ward 9.
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“fight for police resources that match the documented break-in pattern”
The candidate proposes a framework to evaluate every regulation based on harm prevention, cost-effectiveness, and whether the regulatory environment is growing or shrinking, aiming to subtract rules as often as they are added.
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“I can’t repeal the pile alone. What I can do is make decisions based on a framework on every regulation that comes to council: does it prevent specific harm, are the costs worth it, would it survive a four-year defence, and does the regulatory environment net grow or shrink?”
“And I’ll keep pushing for a council that subtracts as often as it adds.”
The candidate proposes a framework to evaluate every regulation based on harm prevention, cost-effectiveness, and whether the regulatory environment is growing or shrinking, aiming to subtract rules as often as they are added.
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“I can’t repeal the pile alone. What I can do is make decisions based on a framework on every regulation that comes to council: does it prevent specific harm, are the costs worth it, would it survive a four-year defence, and does the regulatory environment net grow or shrink?”
“And I’ll keep pushing for a council that subtracts as often as it adds.”
The candidate proposes a framework to evaluate every regulation based on harm prevention, cost-effectiveness, and whether the regulatory environment is growing or shrinking, aiming to subtract rules as often as adding them.
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“I can’t repeal the pile alone. What I can do is make decisions based on a framework on every regulation that comes to council: does it prevent specific harm, are the costs worth it, would it survive a four-year defence, and does the regulatory environment net grow or shrink?”
“And I’ll keep pushing for a council that subtracts as often as it adds.”
The candidate advocates for ensuring arterial roads move vehicles quickly and efficiently as designed to keep neighborhoods quiet.
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“The way Lambeth, Byron, and Riverbend get their streets back is by making sure those roads move vehicles quickly and efficiently, as designed.”
Every mobility vote will be tested against whether it gets people where they need to go faster or creates traffic jams.
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“Every mobility vote gets the same test from me: does it get you where you need to go faster, or jam up traffic and push the spillover into someone’s neighbourhood?”
The candidate advocates for ensuring arterial roads move vehicles quickly and efficiently as designed to keep neighborhoods quiet.
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“The way Lambeth, Byron, and Riverbend get their streets back is by making sure those roads move vehicles quickly and efficiently, as designed.”
The candidate proposes reducing unnecessary city spending while ensuring local taxes are used efficiently.
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“Cut wasteful municipal spending and maximize local tax efficiency.”
The candidate plans to perform a top-to-bottom independent audit of city hall spending to ensure property taxes remain fair.
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“Conduct an immediate, top to bottom independent audit of city hall spending to eliminate waste and keep your property taxes fair and predictable.”
The candidate aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and red tape for small businesses within the community.
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“Cut the red tape for local small businesses”
The candidate proposes streamlining approvals and expanding support networks specifically to address and reduce chronic homelessness.
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“Streamline approvals and expand support networks to reduce chronic homelessness.”
The plan aims to cut red tape and streamline the approval process for affordable housing by removing bureaucratic bottlenecks.
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“streamline affordable housing approvals by removing bureaucratic bottlenecks.”
The candidate proposes streamlining approvals and expanding support networks specifically to address and reduce chronic homelessness.
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“Streamline approvals and expand support networks to reduce chronic homelessness.”
The candidate aims to maximize the efficiency of local taxes while cutting wasteful municipal spending.
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“Cut wasteful municipal spending and maximize local tax efficiency.”
The candidate proposes an independent audit of city hall spending to eliminate waste and ensure property taxes remain fair and predictable.
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“Conduct an immediate, top to bottom independent audit of city hall spending to eliminate waste and keep your property taxes fair and predictable.”
The candidate plans to conduct an independent audit of city hall spending to eliminate waste and ensure property taxes remain fair and predictable.
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“Conduct an immediate, top to bottom independent audit of city hall spending to eliminate waste and keep your property taxes fair and predictable.”
The candidate proposes to speed up worker commutes by optimizing transit routes and the frequency of the fleet.
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“Optimize routes and fleet frequencies to speed up worker commutes.”
The plan prioritizes upgrading transit efficiency as a primary infrastructure goal before approving large-scale vanity projects.
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“Prioritize fixing our roads, upgrading transit efficiency, and modernizing aging public utilities before greenlighting vanity mega projects.”
The candidate proposes to speed up worker commutes by optimizing transit routes and the frequency of the fleet.
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“Optimize routes and fleet frequencies to speed up worker commutes.”
The candidate aims to create neighborhoods that are both safer and cleaner for residents.
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“Build safer and cleaner neighbourhoods”
The candidate lists community safety initiatives as a core commitment to Ward 6.
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“Community Safety Initiatives”
The candidate proposes enhancements to public spaces to improve the environment.
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“Public Space Enhancements”
The candidate aims to support the successful integration of newcomers and families into the city.
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“Help newcomers and families successfully integrate into our city”
The candidate lists immigrant support services as a specific community safety initiative.
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“Immigrant Support Services”
The candidate advocates for the enforcement of laws that protect females from intimate partner abuse and violence.
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“Enforce Laws Protecting females from intimate partner abuse/violence”
The candidate aims to support local businesses and foster economic growth within the community.
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“Support local businesses and economic growth”
The candidate aims to support local businesses and foster economic growth within the community.
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“Support local businesses and economic growth”
The candidate aims to support local businesses and foster economic growth within the community.
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“Support local businesses and economic growth”
The candidate proposes using federal and provincial development cash to quickly build hundreds of transitional housing units in commercial spaces to provide safety and stability for the unhoused.
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“Use Fed and Prov. development cash to quickly build hundreds of transitional housing units in commercial spaces to create safety and stability for our unhoused, supported by a centralized system for workers, food service, volunteers, reporting, and training.”
The candidate aims to shift the London Plan and stack incentives to support more co-op, non-profit, and GTI housing.
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“Shift London Plan and stack incentives to support more co-op, non-profit, and GTI housing.”
The candidate intends to balance residential development in the core while fighting for tenants, homeowners, and workers to grow London responsibly without tax increases.
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“I’ll balance residential development in the core and fight for tenants, homeowners and workers to grow London responsibly, without any more tax increases.”
The candidate pledges to grow London responsibly without implementing any additional tax increases.
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“I’ll balance residential development in the core and fight for tenants, homeowners and workers to grow London responsibly, without any more tax increases.”
The candidate pledges to grow London responsibly without implementing any additional tax increases.
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“I’ll balance residential development in the core and fight for tenants, homeowners and workers to grow London responsibly, without any more tax increases.”
The candidate pledges to grow London responsibly without implementing any additional tax increases.
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“I’ll balance residential development in the core and fight for tenants, homeowners and workers to grow London responsibly, without any more tax increases.”
The candidate proposes using federal and provincial development cash to quickly build hundreds of transitional housing units in commercial spaces to provide safety and stability for unhoused individuals.
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“Use Fed and Prov. development cash to quickly build hundreds of transitional housing units in commercial spaces to create safety and stability for our unhoused”
The candidate proposes providing sanitation amenities, pocket parks, and indoor spaces to compassionately clear commercial corridors of open-air drug use and trade.
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“We need more places for our vulnerable citizens: sanitation amenities, pocket parks, and indoor spaces (including Basic Housing) to compassionately clear commercial corridors of open-air drug use and trade.”
The candidate supports investment into general cleanliness and more CIR foot patrols to ensure a safe and vibrant downtown.
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“I support investment into general cleanliness, more CIR foot patrols, and nightlife promotion.”
The candidate proposes shifting the London Plan and stacking incentives to support co-operative, non-profit, and GTI housing.
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“Shift London Plan and stack incentives to support more co-op, non-profit, and GTI housing.”
The candidate aims to balance residential development in the core and support tenants, homeowners, and workers without increasing taxes.
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“I’ll balance residential development in the core and fight for tenants, homeowners and workers to grow London responsibly, without any more tax increases.”
The candidate intends to introduce greater transparency regarding how the city handles procurement processes.
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“I’ll introduce greater transparency on City procurement processes”
The candidate aims to build unifying narratives and practical policies that bridge divided communities and address obligations to Indigenous people and culture.
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“Reconciliation isn’t a catchphrase.”
“The word speaks to the need for healing and unity in our community.”
“It may begin with our shared obligations to Indigenous people and culture, but it also means healing our relationships with each other, the environment, and ourselves.”
“I focus on building unifying narratives and practical policies that bridge the divided communities of our time.”
The candidate proposes introducing a whistleblower policy, lobbyist registry, and greater transparency on procurement processes.
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“I’ll introduce greater transparency on City procurement processes, a whistleblower policy, lobbyist registry, and fight for greater information access to protect Londoners from anonymous corporate landlords.”
The candidate aims to build unifying narratives and practical policies that bridge divided communities, including obligations to Indigenous people and culture.
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“Reconciliation isn’t a catchphrase.”
“The word speaks to the need for healing and unity in our community.”
“It may begin with our shared obligations to Indigenous people and culture, but it also means healing our relationships with each other, the environment, and ourselves.”
“I focus on building unifying narratives and practical policies that bridge the divided communities of our time.”
The candidate will advocate for reliable bus services for students in Wards 2–6.
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“I will advocate for reliable bus services”
The candidate will advocate for reliable bus services to ensure students can get to school.
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“I will advocate for reliable bus services”
The candidate will advocate for reliable bus services for students in Wards 2–6.
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“I will advocate for reliable bus services”
The candidate intends to ensure schools are safe and welcoming environments where students can receive necessary help.
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“our schools must be safe and welcoming environments where every student can receive the help they need.”
The candidate will advocate for improved transportation planning and safer routes for students who walk or bike to school.
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“I will advocate for reliable bus services, improved transportation planning, and safer routes for walking and biking.”
The candidate aims to ensure that every student can travel to and from school in a safe manner.
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“Every student should travel to and from school safely.”
[PIVOT DETECTED: Policy Modification: 'Enhance access to mental health support in schools' was shortened to 'Enhance access to mental health support.'] [PIVOT DETECTED: Policy Addition: 'Advocate for fair funding and strong classrooms' was added to the Education category (previously only in Economy).] [PIVOT DETECTED: Policy Shift: 'Advocate for school boundary reviews and capacity' was shortened to 'Review school boundaries and capacity.'] [PIVOT DETECTED: Policy Shift: 'Advocate for reliable bus services and safer routes' was replaced with 'Improve student transportation and community safety.'] The candidate will use data analysis expertise to ensure responsible financial management and that spending directly supports students and essential resources.
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“With my expertise in data analysis, I will ensure that every dollar spent on education supports students and essential resources.”
The candidate aims to provide resources such as social workers, counsellors, and community partnerships to support student well-being.
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“I am dedicated to enhancing access to mental health support in schools by providing resources such as social workers, counsellors, and community partnerships.”
The candidate supports hands-on learning, skilled trades, STEM, co-op programs, internships, and career pathways to help students build successful futures.
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“I support hands-on learning, skilled trades, STEM, co-op programs, internships, and career pathways that help students build successful futures.”
The candidate intends to use data analysis expertise to ensure responsible financial management and that spending is directed toward students and essential resources.
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“With my expertise in data analysis, I will ensure that every dollar spent on education supports students and essential resources.”
The candidate will advocate for fair funding and the necessary resources for students and educators to succeed.
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“I will advocate for fair funding, strong classrooms, and the resources students and educators need to succeed.”
The candidate intends to use data analysis expertise to ensure responsible financial management and that spending is directed toward students and essential resources.
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“With my expertise in data analysis, I will ensure that every dollar spent on education supports students and essential resources.”
The candidate supports co-op programs as a way to help students build successful futures.
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“I support hands-on learning, skilled trades, STEM, co-op programs, internships, and career pathways that help students build successful futures.”
[PIVOT DETECTED: Policy Expansion: New specific supports added for apprenticeship programs, skilled trades education, and STEM education; 'Support for co-op programs and internships' was split into two separate entries.] The candidate will support the growth of Specialist High Skills Majors to help students prepare for careers in various industries.
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“I will support the growth of Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM), apprenticeship programs, skilled trades, and STEM education.”
The candidate will support the growth of Specialist High Skills Majors to help students prepare for careers in various industries.
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“I will support the growth of Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM), apprenticeship programs, skilled trades, and STEM education.”
Housing solutions should transition residents from instability toward safety, employment, recovery, and long-term stability.
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“Practical housing solutions should help residents move from instability toward safety, employment, recovery, and long-term stability.”
Taxpayer support for housing should be a pathway to rebuilding rather than a permanent system without expectations of cooperation or work.
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“Taxpayer support must be a pathway to rebuilding, not a permanent system with no expectations.”
“Assistance should come with cooperation, responsibility, and real effort toward work, training, treatment, or community contribution where appropriate.”
The candidate proposes a modular housing and deployment model called MicroCity, which focuses on simplified construction and low-cost transport.
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“the creator of MicroCity, a modular housing and deployment model built around simplified construction, low-cost transport, and scalable community implementation.”
The candidate proposes supporting safer communities by utilizing better enforcement measures.
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“Support safer communities through better enforcement”
The candidate advocates for stronger neighbourhood planning as a means to support safer communities.
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“stronger neighbourhood planning”
The candidate supports practical responses to address issues of homelessness, addiction, and disorder.
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“practical responses to homelessness, addiction, and disorder”
The candidate advocates for responsible budgets and clear communication regarding how city funds are spent.
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“London needs responsible budgets, clear communication, and decisions residents can understand.”
The candidate emphasizes that every dollar spent by City Hall comes from taxpayers and must be handled with respect.
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“Every dollar City Hall spends comes from someone who worked for it.”
The candidate advocates for responsible budgets and clear communication regarding how city funds are spent.
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“London needs responsible budgets, clear communication, and decisions residents can understand.”
The candidate advocates for responsible budgets and transparent communication regarding how city funds are spent.
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“London needs responsible budgets, clear communication, and decisions residents can understand.”
The candidate emphasizes that every dollar spent by City Hall comes from taxpayers and demands accountability.
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“Every dollar City Hall spends comes from someone who worked for it.”
The candidate advocates for responsible budgets and transparent communication regarding how city funds are spent.
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“London needs responsible budgets, clear communication, and decisions residents can understand.”
The candidate proposes a Promise & Progress Report to provide a transparent overview of commitments and allow the public to track policy goals and implementation milestones.
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“This report provides a transparent overview of the commitments made to residents and the progress being achieved. It allows the public to track policy goals, implementation milestones, and the ongoing work to strengthen the city.”
The candidate proposes a Promise & Progress Report to provide a transparent overview of commitments and track implementation milestones.
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“This report provides a transparent overview of the commitments made to residents and the progress being achieved. It allows the public to track policy goals, implementation milestones, and the ongoing work to strengthen the city.”
The candidate advocates for responsible budgeting, clear communication, and understandable decisions regarding how city funds are spent.
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“London needs responsible budgets, clear communication, and decisions residents can understand.”
The candidate intends to continue working on initiatives aimed at stabilizing the response to homelessness.
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“Stabilize homelessness response initiatives”
The candidate plans to increase the enforcement of by-laws related to property standards.
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“Increase by-law enforcement of property standards”
The candidate proposes to implement regulations regarding vacant buildings.
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“Regulate vacant buildings”
The candidate expresses a commitment to continue working toward the improvement of public transit.
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“Improve public transit”
The candidate expresses a commitment to continue working on improving public transit.
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“Improve public transit”
The candidate expresses a commitment to continue working on improving public transit.
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“Improve public transit”
The candidate plans to increase the enforcement of by-laws regarding property standards.
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“Increase by-law enforcement of property standards”
The candidate plans to work on encouraging civic engagement.
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“Encourage civic engagement”
The candidate aims to implement regulations for vacant buildings.
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“Regulate vacant buildings”
The candidate intends to continue working on improving the safety of traffic within neighborhoods.
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“Enhance neighbourhood traffic safety”
The candidate intends to continue working on initiatives to improve safety regarding traffic in the neighborhood.
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“Enhance neighbourhood traffic safety”
The candidate intends to continue working on improving the safety of traffic within neighborhoods.
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“Enhance neighbourhood traffic safety”
The candidate will advocate for responsible growth that specifically includes options for affordable housing.
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“Responsible growth that includes affordable housing options”
The candidate supports policies designed to help people remain in their communities rather than being forced out by costs.
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“Policies that help people remain in their communities instead of being priced out”
The candidate advocates for stronger coordination between the planning of new housing developments and transit systems.
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“Stronger coordination between transit planning and new housing developments”
The candidate advocates for reviewing city spending to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and fairly.
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“Reviewing city spending to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and fairly”
The candidate will advocate for improving transit access to areas where people work.
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“Better transit access to employment areas”
The candidate aims to improve transit access as a means to lower transportation costs for residents.
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“Better transit access to reduce transportation costs”
The candidate advocates for making public transit and public spaces safer for everyone.
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“Safer public transit and public spaces”
The candidate advocates for making public transit and public spaces safer for everyone.
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“Safer public transit and public spaces”
The candidate supports better lighting and infrastructure in areas with high safety concerns.
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“Better lighting and infrastructure in high-concern areas”
The candidate will work with organizations that support women and survivors of violence.
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“Collaboration with organizations supporting women and survivors of violence”
The candidate advocates for reviewing and improving the existing garbage collection program in the city.
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“Reviewing and improving London’s current garbage collection program”
The candidate seeks to explore waste solutions that are more flexible and friendly to residents.
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“Exploring more flexible and resident-friendly waste solutions”
The candidate aims to reduce illegal dumping and litter within neighborhoods.
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“Reducing illegal dumping and litter in neighbourhoods”
The candidate will advocate for supporting local businesses and revitalizing empty storefronts to benefit the community.
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“Supporting local businesses and revitalizing empty storefronts”
The candidate aims to provide better transit access to employment areas to support economic growth.
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“Better transit access to employment areas”
The candidate will advocate for attracting employers that create stable, long-term jobs.
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“Attracting employers that create stable, long-term jobs”
The candidate advocates for raising awareness regarding exploitation, scams, and elder abuse as part of a broader safety initiative.
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“Increased awareness around exploitation, scams, and elder abuse”
The candidate proposes collaborating with organizations that support women and survivors of violence to improve safety.
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“Collaboration with organizations supporting women and survivors of violence”
The candidate commits to exploring options for auditing downtown vacancy and ownership within the first 30 days of being elected.
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“Downtown vacancy and ownership audit options explored.”
The candidate commits to exploring options for auditing downtown vacancy and ownership within the first 30 days of being elected.
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“Downtown vacancy and ownership audit options explored.”
[PIVOT DETECTED: Evolution: Shifted from exploring vacancy audits to specific accountability for owners and a coordinated pathway for housing/support.] The candidate proposes a public discussion on a coordinated pathway connecting stabilization, treatment, mental-health support, supportive housing, daily structure, life skills, and long-term housing.
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“London needs a serious public discussion about a coordinated pathway connecting stabilization, treatment, mental-health support, supportive housing, daily structure, life skills, and long-term housing.”
The candidate commits to creating a framework to provide quarterly updates on where residents' taxes are spent.
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“Quarterly Where Your Taxes Went update framework.”
The candidate commits to creating a framework to provide quarterly updates on where residents' taxes are spent.
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“Quarterly Where Your Taxes Went update framework.”
The candidate advocates for a balanced approach that integrates compassion with public safety measures.
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“Safe StreetsCompassion and public safety together.”
The candidate aims to help people while simultaneously ensuring the protection of public spaces.
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“Housing & DignityHelp people. Protect public spaces.”
The candidate commits to initiating a public safety accountability report within the first 30 days of being elected.
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“Public safety accountability report initiated.”
The candidate commits to launching a live tracker where residents can report issues that are then tracked and followed up.
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“Ward 13 issue tracker live and accepting reports.”
“Residents report problems directly. Every report is tracked and followed up.”
The candidate intends to provide clear, simple explanations for every council decision to ensure transparency for residents.
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“Plain-language vote explanations for every council decision.”
A project to review public records, spending, and infrastructure, then explain them in plain language to residents.
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“Reading the City is the research and accountability side of the BISSON13 campaign. It reviews public records, City reports, spending, and infrastructure — then explains them in plain language.”
The candidate proposes small-business support, addressing empty storefronts, commercial activity, permitting, and downtown economic recovery.
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“Small-business support, empty storefronts, commercial activity, permitting, and downtown economic recovery.”
The candidate aims to address vacancies, local business conditions, and public space management to facilitate neighborhood recovery.
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“Vacancies, local business conditions, public space management, cleanliness, safety, and neighbourhood recovery.”
The candidate proposes providing support for businesses navigating construction impacts and holding owners of vacant buildings accountable.
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“Businesses, Storefronts, and Local Economy.Support for businesses navigating construction impacts and vacant-building accountability.”
The candidate implemented traffic calming measures specifically within the elementary school zones of Ward 2.
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“Traffic calming in all our elementary school zones in Ward 2”
The candidate has implemented traffic calming measures specifically within the elementary school zones of Ward 2.
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“Traffic calming in all our elementary school zones in Ward 2”
The candidate has implemented traffic calming measures specifically within all elementary school zones in Ward 2.
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“Traffic calming in all our elementary school zones in Ward 2”
The candidate supports projects, partnerships, and zoning changes aimed at creating attainable homes in neighborhoods.
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“Supporting affordable housing”
“Backing the projects, partners, and zoning changes that bring real, attainable homes to our neighbourhoods.”
The candidate supports projects, partnerships, and zoning changes intended to create attainable homes in neighborhoods.
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“Supporting affordable housing”
“Backing the projects, partners, and zoning changes that bring real, attainable homes to our neighbourhoods.”
The candidate supports projects, partnerships, and zoning changes aimed at creating attainable homes in neighborhoods.
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“Supporting affordable housing”
“Backing the projects, partners, and zoning changes that bring real, attainable homes to our neighbourhoods.”
The candidate advocates for making historic investments to transit to improve the services residents need most.
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“Make historic investments to our infrastructure, libraries, transit and public safety to improve the services residents need most.”
The candidate plans to push for increased service, new routes, frequency, and connections as the city grows.
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“Pushing for increased service and new routes, frequency and connections, today and as the city grows.”
The candidate advocates for making historic investments to transit to improve the services residents need most.
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“Make historic investments to our infrastructure, libraries, transit and public safety to improve the services residents need most.”
The candidate advocates for traffic safety improvements including new stop signs, crosswalks, and speed calming measures.
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“Advocate for traffic safety improvements, including new stop signs, crosswalks, and speed calming measures for the area.”
The candidate aims to make historic investments to public safety to improve services for residents.
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“Make historic investments to our infrastructure, libraries, transit and public safety to improve the services residents need most.”
The candidate advocates for specific traffic safety measures including new stop signs, crosswalks, and speed calming measures.
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“Advocate for traffic safety improvements, including new stop signs, crosswalks, and speed calming measures for the area.”
The candidate aims to improve local parks by adding new playground equipment, benches, and various sports courts.
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“Enhance local parks with new playground equipment, benches, pickleball, tennis and basketball courts.”
The candidate advocates for infrastructure projects including roads, underpasses, parks, and community spaces to meet the needs of a growing city.
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“Advancing infrastructure projects Roads, underpasses, parks, and community spaces — we are a growing city and we need infrastructure that meets our current needs.”
The candidate supports infrastructure projects including roads, underpasses, parks, and community spaces to meet the needs of a growing city.
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“Advancing infrastructure projects Roads, underpasses, parks, and community spaces — we are a growing city and we need infrastructure that meets our current needs.”
The candidate aims to ensure that transit stops are safer for the public.
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“safer transit stops”
The candidate proposes addressing mental health, addiction, and crime together by connecting people to supports while ensuring public spaces feel safe.
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“My focus is on improving community well-being by addressing mental health, addiction, crime and public safety together — connecting people to appropriate supports and services while ensuring residents, businesses and visitors feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces.”
The candidate advocates for physical improvements and increased presence to restore confidence in the core.
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“Improved lighting, increased visible patrols, faster cleanup of debris and needles etc.”
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging existing strengths in arts, entertainment, and local business rather than increasing taxes.
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“I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes.”
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and technologies for transit to improve efficiency without increasing the financial burden on taxpayers.
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“I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.”
The candidate advocates for growing the economy by leveraging local strengths rather than increasing taxes.
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“I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes.”
The candidate aims to improve public transit services within the ward by enhancing reliability, accessibility, and connectivity while ensuring services keep pace with growth.
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“My focus is on enhancing public transit services within the ward by improving reliability, accessibility, connectivity and overall rider experience while ensuring services keep pace with residential growth and community needs.”
The candidate proposes exploring innovative partnerships and new technologies to expand on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and improve efficiency without increasing taxpayer burden.
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“I believe we should be open to exploring innovative partnerships, new technologies and additional transportation solutions that expand on BRT and help strengthen service efficiency and reduce gaps in coverage without placing additional financial pressure on taxpayers.”
The candidate will advocate for faster snow clearing specifically including bus stops to improve city services.
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“I will fight hard for faster snow clearing including the sidewalks and bus stops.”
The focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
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“My focus is on creating a safer, more vibrant and more connected downtown core through expanded festivals, free public events, live entertainment and pedestrian-friendly spaces that support residents, businesses and visitors alike.”
The candidate proposes growing the economy by leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage, and local business instead of increasing taxes.
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“I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes.”
Specific actions include increasing support for patio culture/events and implementing vacant storefront first strategies such as artwork and temporary pop-up events.
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“Increase in support for patio culture/events, vacant storefront first strategies (artwork, temporary pop-Up events business program), partner, create and allow for more activation and engagement opportunities within sports, food, music, culture and art across Ward 13.”
The candidate proposes leveraging strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, and heritage to grow the economy rather than raising taxes.
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“I believe London and specifically Ward 13 - has a major opportunity to grow our overall economy by better leveraging our strengths in arts, entertainment, sports, culture, cuisine, heritage and local business rather than raise taxes.”
The candidate proposes an increase in support for patio culture and events.
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“Increase in support for patio culture/events”
The candidate aims to work with provincial, federal, and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism as a UNESCO Music City.
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“As a UNESCO Music City we should be working more closely with provincial, federal and private-sector partners to attract investment in tourism which will attract larger audiences that see, hear and enjoy the incredible talent and experiences our city has to offer.”
The candidate proposes constructing an 8-foot fence with a security gate around the London Cares facility at Queens and Adelaide.
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“Job 1 upon election, we build a 8 foot fence with security gate around London Cares at Queens and Adelaide.”
The candidate intends to implement measures to protect people from the risks associated with ill addicts.
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“To protect the ill addicts from…”
The candidate proposes building an 8 foot fence with a security gate around London Cares at Queens and Adelaide.
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“Job 1 upon election, we build a 8 foot fence with security gate around London Cares at Queens and Adelaide.”
The candidate advocates for residents to feel safe while using transit systems.
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“Residents deserve to feel safe in their parks, on transit, in business districts, and in their own communities.”
The candidate supports reliable transit, safer roads, and practical transportation planning to keep neighborhoods connected.
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“London needs reliable transit, safer roads, and practical transportation planning that keeps neighbourhoods connected and helps residents get where they need to go.”
The candidate advocates for residents to feel safe in parks, on transit, in business districts, and in their own communities.
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“Restore Safety and Pride in Our Neighbourhoods”
“Residents deserve to feel safe in their parks, on transit, in business districts, and in their own communities.”
The candidate calls for a combination of compassion, accountability, stronger enforcement, and cleaner public spaces.
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“London needs compassion with accountability, stronger enforcement, cleaner public spaces, and measurable results.”
The candidate proposes improving safety specifically within business districts to support local independent businesses.
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“City Hall must reduce red tape, revitalize commercial corridors, improve safety in business districts, and create conditions where entrepreneurs can succeed.”
The candidate advocates for reducing bureaucratic hurdles to support small businesses which they consider the backbone of the economy.
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“City Hall must reduce red tape”
The candidate proposes revitalizing commercial corridors to support the success of local entrepreneurs.
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“revitalize commercial corridors”
The candidate emphasizes the need to improve safety specifically within business districts to help entrepreneurs succeed.
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“improve safety in business districts”
The candidate advocates for stronger collaboration between the City and neighborhoods, businesses, healthcare providers, police, and other levels of government.
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“London needs stronger collaboration with neighbourhoods, businesses, health care providers, police, surrounding municipalities, and other levels of government.”
The candidate supports increasing housing supply while ensuring that roads, schools, parks, and other essential services keep pace with new neighborhood developments.
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“Support more housing while ensuring roads, schools, parks, and services keep up as new neighbourhoods are built.”
The candidate supports increasing housing supply while ensuring that roads, schools, parks, and other essential services are scaled to keep up with new neighborhoods.
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“Support more housing while ensuring roads, schools, parks, and services keep up as new neighbourhoods are built.”
The candidate supports increasing housing supply while ensuring that roads, schools, parks, and other essential services are developed alongside new neighborhoods.
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“Support more housing while ensuring roads, schools, parks, and services keep up as new neighbourhoods are built.”
The candidate advocates for transit to receive the attention it deserves rather than the city constantly playing catch-up.
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“Push for roads, parks, transit, snow clearing, and community spaces that get the attention Ward 9 deserves instead of always playing catch-up.”
The candidate aims to make transit convenient enough that people want to use it while improving options without complicating life for drivers.
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“Make transit convenient enough that people want to use it, while improving transportation options without making life harder for drivers.”
The candidate aims to make transit convenient enough that people want to use it while improving options without complicating life for drivers.
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“Make transit convenient enough that people want to use it, while improving transportation options without making life harder for drivers.”
The candidate proposes focusing city spending on essential services like roads, parks, and safety while demanding better project management.
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“Reasonable taxes Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate advocates for coordinating construction and ensuring that new growth provides the funding required for infrastructure.
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“make sure growth pays for the infrastructure it needs.”
The candidate proposes focusing city spending on essential services like roads, parks, and safety while demanding better project management.
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“Reasonable taxes Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate proposes focusing city spending on essential services like roads, parks, and safety while demanding better project management.
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“Reasonable taxes Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate proposes focusing city spending on core services like roads, parks, and safety while demanding better project management.
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“Reasonable taxes Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate proposes focusing city spending on essential services like roads, parks, and safety while demanding better project management.
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“Reasonable taxes Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate advocates for focusing city spending on basic necessities that residents rely on every day, specifically mentioning safety.
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“Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate proposes improving community safety through safe streets, maintained parks, good lighting, and quick responses.
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“Improve the basics: safe streets, maintained parks, good lighting, quick responses, and practical solutions for homelessness and addiction.”
The candidate advocates for focusing city spending on basic necessities that residents rely on every day, specifically mentioning safety.
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“Focus city spending on basics residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, safety, and core services, while demanding better project management.”
The candidate advocates for practical solutions to address the issues of homelessness and addiction within the community.
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“practical solutions for homelessness and addiction”
The candidate advocates for housing solutions that are practical, sustainable, and accessible to residents.
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“Practical Housing Solutions Support housing that is realistic, sustainable, and within reach.”
The candidate believes that population growth must be planned responsibly with specific investments in housing infrastructure.
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“He believes growth must be planned responsibly, with real investments in roads, transit,housing, and community services”
The candidate advocates for housing solutions that are practical, sustainable, and accessible to residents.
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“Practical Housing Solutions Support housing that is realistic, sustainable, and within reach.”
The candidate advocates for real investments in transit as a necessary component of responsible and planned population growth.
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“He believes growth must be planned responsibly, with real investments in roads, transit,housing, and community services”
The candidate aims to improve transit infrastructure and roads specifically to alleviate traffic congestion across Ward 7.
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“Better Roads & Transit Improve roads and transit and reduce congestion across the ward.”
The candidate advocates for improving transit systems and roads specifically to alleviate traffic congestion across Ward 7.
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“Better Roads & Transit Improve roads and transit and reduce congestion across the ward.”
The candidate believes government should work efficiently, deliver results, and respect the taxpayers who fund it.
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“I believe government should work efficiently, deliver results, and respect the taxpayers who fund it all.”
The candidate believes government should work efficiently to deliver results without wasting taxpayer dollars.
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“I believe government should work efficiently, deliver results, and respect the taxpayers who fund it.”
“City Hall needs people who understand how organizations operate, how money is spent, and how to improve services without wasting taxpayer dollars.”
The candidate advocates for protecting taxpayers by ensuring every dollar is spent with discipline and purpose.
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“Responsible Budgeting Protect taxpayers and spend every dollar with discipline and purpose.”
The candidate advocates for bringing openness and clear answers to the city's governance.
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“Bring openness and clear answers to City Hall.”
The candidate advocates for bringing openness and clear answers to the city's governance.
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“Bring openness and clear answers to City Hall.”
The candidate advocates for bringing openness and clear answers to the city's governance.
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“Bring openness and clear answers to City Hall.”
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