Kitchener — Ward 5
3 candidates responded · 0 of 0 section answers were “did not respond”
Jon Massimi See responses
It should be more transparent and accessible
- Moderate, predictable tax increases to maintain service levels
- Actively pursue provincial and federal transfer funding and grants
- Exploring new local revenue tools where permitted by provincial legislation
- Ensure new development pays a greater share of long-term infrastructure costs
- Re-evaluate development incentives or subsidies that create long-term liabilities
- Implement holding charges and strict servicing timelines on idle land to prevent land banking
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
- Reduce discretionary programs to protect core services
- Mobilize community assets and cross-sector partnerships to co-deliver programs
- Prioritize maintenance and state-of-good-repair over expansion
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
- Prioritize capital projects that deliver energy retrofits to lower long-term operating costs
Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words
I support deferring major new capital expansion projects, like non-essential facilities or decorative upgrades, so we can focus our budget on keeping essential roads, water mains, and community centers in good repair. When costs outstrip revenue, we have to protect core services first. Pushing back non-urgent expansions keeps property taxes predictable for local families and stops us from taking on future maintenance debts we cannot afford. It is all about taking care of what we already have before building new
If you chose "It should be more transparent and accessible", please describe how.candidate's own words
We need to stop burying residents in 500-page, jargon-filled PDFs. I’d love to see plain-language, visual breakdowns showing exactly how tax dollars are spent, paired with informal budget workshops at our local community centres. Bringing these conversations directly into our neighbourhoods makes it easy for everyday residents to share input on local parks, roads, and services before the final vote is cast.
Rich Peers See responses
It should be more transparent and accessible
- Prioritize not increasing taxes and service fees
- Ensure new development pays a greater share of long-term infrastructure costs
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words
I would oppose continuing with discretionary projects simply because they were previously planned if the financial circumstances have changed. Sometimes responsible leadership means saying “not yet” so we can protect core services and avoid putting unnecessary pressure on taxpayers.
If you chose "It should be more transparent and accessible", please describe how.candidate's own words
Residents should be included through conversations and regular meetings with councillors.
Tracey Weiler See responses
On the ballot but have not responded to survey (6)
- Nate Bahlbi
- Dimple Birdee
- Muhammad Miqdad Hudda
- Navjot Sidhu
- Sumit Sehli
- Fitz Vanderpool
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