Take Action Before You Vote
Dear Supporters,
Following my previous update, I wanted to share something we can all do before the municipal election on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Our combined petition, Families and Infrastructure First, has brought together residents concerned about irresponsible development, inadequate infrastructure and the lack of meaningful public input.
Our fight goes beyond one development or one neighbourhood. These issues affect communities across Ontario.
Now is the time to ask candidates where they stand and what they are prepared to do about them.
Please take a few minutes to copy and paste the letter below, add your information and email it to the candidates running in your ward.
You can find your incumbent councillor’s contact information at:
You can also use Vote Compass to compare your views with those of candidates:
https://votecompass.thestar.com
Please share this update with five friends, family members or neighbours. Every voice matters.
COPY AND PASTE MESSAGE BELOW
Dear Candidates,
I am writing as a voter in your ward to share our petition, with over 2,600 signatures, calling for responsible development.
https://www.change.org/FamiliesAndInfrastructureFirst
With Election Day approaching, voters deserve to know your position on high-density development and the future of our communities.
We recognize the need for housing, but growth must be supported by adequate infrastructure, responsible planning and meaningful community involvement.
I am asking candidates to make clear commitments to their constituents.
Please answer the following questions directly.
1. Provincial Planning Policies
Will you ask the Province to:
Repeal or reconsider PMTSA and MTSA designations where infrastructure capacity, community benefits and appropriateness for growth have not been demonstrated?
Review the freeze on Inclusionary Zoning requirements in high-density developments near major transit stations in Toronto, Kitchener and Mississauga?
Avoid expanding Inclusionary Zoning outside major transit station areas without proper assessment and consultation?
Review development charge exemptions that shift infrastructure costs from developers to municipalities and taxpayers?
Fast-track funding for education, healthcare and essential services to keep pace with rapid development?
2. Ontario Land Tribunal Reform
Will you advocate for reforms to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) process so residents have a fair, accessible and affordable opportunity to challenge development decisions?
Will you stand with constituents when provincial planning policies undermine responsible development and meaningful public participation?
3. Traffic, Parking and Infrastructure
Will you fight to ensure traffic congestion, adequate parking, transit capacity, emergency services and infrastructure needs are properly addressed before additional density is approved?
4. Community Benefits
Do you support protecting community benefit contributions for the needs of affected neighbourhoods rather than automatically directing them toward subsidizing housing at the expense of other local priorities?
5. Meaningful Public Consultation
Will you commit to providing residents with both:
An in-person community meeting hosted locally by the councillor and developer.
A virtual City-hosted community meeting.
Will you ensure residents’ concerns are documented, addressed and genuinely considered before decisions are made?
6. Protecting Existing Rental Housing
Will you fight to protect existing rental housing and prevent the unnecessary displacement of tenants?
7. Family-Sized Housing
Will you advocate for more livable two- and three-bedroom units to address the housing crisis facing families, rather than focusing solely on increasing the number of units?
8. Property Maintenance and Public Safety
Will you ensure approved development sites are properly maintained, secured and monitored when construction is delayed, so surrounding communities are not left dealing with neglected properties, overgrowth and potential safety hazards?
9. Accountability and Specific Commitments
If elected, what specific actions will you take regarding high-density development in your municipality?
How will you ensure that residents’ concerns influence decisions rather than simply being acknowledged during public consultation?
I am asking for clear answers and measurable commitments, not general statements about supporting housing or responsible growth.
Voters deserve to know exactly where you stand before casting their ballots on Monday, October 26, 2026.
I look forward to hearing from you so I can make an informed decision.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Postal Code]
[Your Phone Number – Optional]
TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Please take a few minutes to send this letter to your candidates and encourage others to do the same.
Elections can be decided by a handful of votes. Candidates need to hear directly from the people they hope to represent.
Our petitions were combined because we recognized that these concerns extend beyond municipal boundaries. While our individual development battles have had different outcomes, the underlying issues remain the same.
We are not against housing. We are fighting for responsible development, proper infrastructure, fair planning policies and meaningful public participation.
The election is an opportunity to demand accountability, but our voices must continue to matter long after the votes are counted.
Thank you for your continued support and for standing up for our communities.
Together, we can keep pushing for meaningful change.
N: Ask Your Municipal Candidates Where They Stand Before You Vote
Dear Supporters,
Following my previous update, I wanted to share something we can all do before the municipal election on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Our combined petition, Families and Infrastructure First, has brought together residents concerned about irresponsible development, inadequate infrastructure and the lack of meaningful public input.
Our fight goes beyond one development or one neighbourhood. These issues affect communities across Ontario.
Now is the time to ask candidates where they stand and what they are prepared to do about them.
Please take a few minutes to copy and paste the letter below, add your information and email it to the candidates running in your ward.
You can find your incumbent councillor’s contact information at:
You can also use Vote Compass to compare your views with those of candidates:
https://votecompass.thestar.com
Please share this update with five friends, family members or neighbours. Every voice matters.
COPY AND PASTE MESSAGE BELOW
Dear Candidates,
I am writing as a voter in your ward to share our petition, with over 2,600 signatures, calling for responsible development.
https://www.change.org/FamiliesAndInfrastructureFirst
With Election Day approaching, voters deserve to know your position on high-density development and the future of our communities.
We recognize the need for housing, but growth must be supported by adequate infrastructure, responsible planning and meaningful community involvement.
I am asking candidates to make clear commitments to their constituents.
Please answer the following questions directly.
1. Provincial Planning Policies
Will you ask the Province to:
Repeal or reconsider PMTSA and MTSA designations where infrastructure capacity, community benefits and appropriateness for growth have not been demonstrated?
Review the freeze on Inclusionary Zoning requirements in high-density developments near major transit stations in Toronto, Kitchener and Mississauga?
Avoid expanding Inclusionary Zoning outside major transit station areas without proper assessment and consultation?
Review development charge exemptions that shift infrastructure costs from developers to municipalities and taxpayers?
Fast-track funding for education, healthcare and essential services to keep pace with rapid development?
2. Ontario Land Tribunal Reform
Will you advocate for reforms to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) process so residents have a fair, accessible and affordable opportunity to challenge development decisions?
Will you stand with constituents when provincial planning policies undermine responsible development and meaningful public participation?
3. Traffic, Parking and Infrastructure
Will you fight to ensure traffic congestion, adequate parking, transit capacity, emergency services and infrastructure needs are properly addressed before additional density is approved?
4. Community Benefits
Do you support protecting community benefit contributions for the needs of affected neighbourhoods rather than automatically directing them toward subsidizing housing at the expense of other local priorities?
5. Meaningful Public Consultation
Will you commit to providing residents with both:
An in-person community meeting hosted locally by the councillor and developer.
A virtual City-hosted community meeting.
Will you ensure residents’ concerns are documented, addressed and genuinely considered before decisions are made?
6. Protecting Existing Rental Housing
Will you fight to protect existing rental housing and prevent the unnecessary displacement of tenants?
7. Family-Sized Housing
Will you advocate for more livable two- and three-bedroom units to address the housing crisis facing families, rather than focusing solely on increasing the number of units?
8. Property Maintenance and Public Safety
Will you ensure approved development sites are properly maintained, secured and monitored when construction is delayed, so surrounding communities are not left dealing with neglected properties, overgrowth and potential safety hazards?
9. Accountability and Specific Commitments
If elected, what specific actions will you take regarding high-density development in your municipality?
How will you ensure that residents’ concerns influence decisions rather than simply being acknowledged during public consultation?
I am asking for clear answers and measurable commitments, not general statements about supporting housing or responsible growth.
Voters deserve to know exactly where you stand before casting their ballots on Monday, October 26, 2026.
I look forward to hearing from you so I can make an informed decision.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Postal Code]
[Your Phone Number – Optional]
TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Please take a few minutes to send this letter to your candidates and encourage others to do the same.
Elections can be decided by a handful of votes. Candidates need to hear directly from the people they hope to represent.
Our petitions were combined because we recognized that these concerns extend beyond municipal boundaries. While our individual development battles have had different outcomes, the underlying issues remain the same.
We are not against housing. We are fighting for responsible development, proper infrastructure, fair planning policies and meaningful public participation.
The election is an opportunity to demand accountability, but our voices must continue to matter long after the votes are counted.
Thank you for your continued support and for standing up for our communities.
Together, we can keep pushing for meaningful change.