All topics Housing Getting Around Climate Food Growth & Planning Budget & Taxes

Tracey Weiler

City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 5

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All topics Housing Getting Around Climate Food Growth & Planning Budget & Taxes
Housing & Homelessness 3 questions

Housing & Homelessness

How should municipalities and the Region balance providing permanent housing with the management of encampments in public spaces?select up to 3 per part
A. Pathways to permanent housing
No response
B. Interim management of encampments
No response
C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government
No response
Getting Around 4 questions

Getting Around

How should municipalities use existing street infrastructure to better prioritize walking, cycling, and public transit?select up to 3
No response
What role should public transit play in regional growth, and how should future transit investments be prioritized?ranked from highest to lowest importance
No response
Do you support the municipality taking responsibility for snow removal from sidewalks adjacent to private properties?single choice
No response
Do you support expanding fare-free transit for the Region?single choice
No response
Climate & Sustainability 3 questions

Climate & Sustainability

How should municipalities and the Region incorporate climate and sustainability into policy, including development and infrastructure decisions?select up to 3 per part
A. Perspective on climate change
No response
B. Building and development standards
No response
C. Infrastructure and capital planning
No response
Food Systems & Security 3 questions

Food Systems & Security

In the context of growing pressure for economic development and the connected loss of farmland, what role do municipalities and the Region hold in promoting local food livelihoods, production, and processing?ranked from highest to lowest importance
No response
How should municipalities and the Region approach food insecurity and affordability?select up to 3 per part
A. Access to food
No response
B. Access to land for growing food
No response
Growth & Planning 4 questions

Growth & Planning

How should councils weigh the long-term cost of maintaining existing infrastructure when making decisions about outward growth and expansion?ranked from highest to lowest importance
No response
How should councils balance provincial and regional mandates for increased housing density with neighbourhood opposition and local infrastructure constraints?select up to 3 per part
A. Planning & zoning tools
No response
B. Managing neighbourhood opposition
No response
C. Infrastructure & servicing
No response
Budget & Taxes 5 questions

Budget & Taxes

Do you think the Region's or municipality's budget process should be more transparent and accessible to residents?single choice
No response
Municipal and regional costs have generally risen faster than revenues restricted by property tax rules and limited local revenue tools. How would you balance tax increases against maintaining service levels and long-term financial sustainability?select up to 3 per part
A. Revenue approaches
No response
D. Growth & cost recovery
No response
B. Service levels
No response
C. Capital & infrastructure
No response
About the Candidate3 questions

About the Candidate

Why are you running for this position?candidate's own words

I am running for Kitchener City Council in Ward 5 because our rapidly growing community needs experienced, fiscally responsible, and deeply compassionate leadership. Ward 5 encompasses Williamsburg, Huron, and Doon South and is home to young families, working professionals, and seniors who want safe streets, vibrant neighbourhood amenities, and accountable local government. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, I bring the financial discipline needed to scrutinize city spending, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure municipal investments deliver tangible value. My leadership is rooted in an enduring passion for civic service. As Vice Chair and Trustee of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (and former Chair), I have governed complex public budgets and consistently championed modern schools, community infrastructure, and family well-being. Honoured with the Governor General’s Volunteer Award for volunteering, I have spent decades rolling up my sleeves to advocate for residents and build a more connected community. Kitchener needs councillors who can bridge fiscal rigor with a genuine social conscience. I will bring that balanced perspective to City Hall to ensure our growth is well-managed, our neighbourhoods remain safe and connected, and no resident is left behind.

How does the current two-tier structure of municipal and regional government affect the Region's ability to make coherent decisions on housing, planning, and infrastructure?candidate's own words

The structure creates gaps or duplication that lead to worse outcomes,

Please describe one specific area where you think the governance structure helps or hinders good decision-making.candidate's own words

The two-tier divide between the City of Kitchener (local zoning and housing approvals) and the Region of Waterloo (arterial roads, public transit, and wholesale water supply) directly impacts residents' daily quality of life and wastes taxpayer dollars. When authority is split across two separate municipal bureaucracies, accountability blurs, projects stall, and residents pay the price