2026 municipal election · independent guide

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70 listed candidates · 5 wardsResearch updated October 6, 2026

Official nomination

Office sought: Regional and City Councillor
Elector area: Ward 2
Seats in this race: 1
Nomination filed: May 29, 2026
Election day: October 26, 2026

Current council role

Ward 3 · City Councillor

This current office is separate from the office sought in this election. It does not establish individual votes or project support.

Official council directory

Source checked October 6, 2026

Campaign links and contact

These contact details and links were published in the official candidate register. Campaign content remains attributed to its author.

Contact source checked October 6, 2026

Selected council actions

These named actions come from selected official minutes. They do not establish a complete term record, annual attendance or project completion.

Official recordJune 29, 2026

Downtown health-sciences property funding and agreements

Voted no

Motion outcome: Carried · 7–3. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-26-46 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem8TitleHeader · Motion 7

The 7–3 final vote on Parts 2 and 3 only. The separate 7–2 vote on Part 1 reconsidered earlier funding direction; procedural votes and the rejected confidential amendment are not treated as this purchase vote.

purchase a portion of the identified property

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 22, 2026

Free leisure swimming after South Oshawa pool reopens

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-26-20 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem87TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-26-20.

leisure swimming will be provided at no cost

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 22, 2026

Annapolis and Fernhill school crossing measures

Voted no

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-26-21 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem88TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-26-21.

a crossing guard be considered

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 22, 2026

Official-plan amendment for 417 Malaga Road homes

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

ED-26-40 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem53TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item ED-26-40 and pass associated By-law-64-2026.

a combined total of 417 dwelling units

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 22, 2026

Six-month authority for surplus airport-land agreements

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–3. Project completion is not established by this record.

SF-26-30 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem67TitleHeader · Motion 3

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item SF-26-30, as amended.

for a period of six (6) months

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 22, 2026

Request to reduce heavy-truck traffic on Thornton Road

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-26-43 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem59TitleHeader · Motion 8

The final recommendation as amended. Part 2 was changed from prohibit to minimize; the business-outreach amendment was changed from Thickson/Harmony roads to Highways 412/418. Named votes on those amendments and the final motion are separate.

review of heavy truck traffic operations

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

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Official recordJune 22, 2026

Terry Fox Run Lakeview Park parking-fee waiver

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-26-44 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem69TitleHeader · Motion 1

That, notwithstanding Council’s Policy related to waiving of fees, based on Correspondence CNCL-26-44 the request from the Oshawa Terry Fox Run Committee to waive the parking fees at Lakeview Park on Sunday September 20, 2026 between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm be approved.

waive the parking fees at Lakeview Park

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordMarch 23, 2026

Heavy-truck road controls and delegated authority

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-26-07 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem48TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-26-07 and pass By-law 19-2026.

Designated haul routes

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 23, 2026

Continue lifeguards at Lakeview Park Beach East

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-26-04 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem53TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-26-04 concerning lifeguard supervision at Lakeview Park Beach East.

Continue to Operate

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 23, 2026

Additional $1.65 million fire-truck financing

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CF-26-07 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem41TitleHeader · Motion 2

That the motion be amended to insert the following as a new Part 2 and the remainder be renumbered: "That an additional $1,650,000 be added to the interfund note for an additional Spartan Gladiator Pumper truck that was approved in the 2025 Budget as asset #55131.".

additional $1,650,000

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 23, 2026

Provincial action requested on bad-faith rental renovations

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

SF-26-06 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem49TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item SF-26-06 concerning rental renovations.

bad-faith rental

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJanuary 27, 2026

Safety and anti-solicitation signage pilot

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

SF-26-02 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem52TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item SF-26-02.

anti-solicitation signage

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJanuary 27, 2026

Central Oshawa transit-area improvement plan

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 7–2. Project completion is not established by this record.

ED-26-13 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem56TitleHeader · Motion 3

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item ED-26-13, as amended.

Community Improvement Plan

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordNovember 28, 2025

Proposed $100,000 for downtown streetscape work

Voted yes · Seconded motion

Motion outcome: Defeated · 4–7. Project completion is not established by this record.

Proposed Amendment 13 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem30TitleHeader · Motion 1

That $100,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Reserve

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordNovember 28, 2025

Proposed $1.1 million reduction to temporary wage expenses

Voted no

Motion outcome: Defeated · 2–9. Project completion is not established by this record.

Proposed Amendment 7 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem23TitleHeader · Motion 1

by 1.1 million

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordNovember 28, 2025

Proposed $200,000 reduction to overtime costs

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

Proposed Amendment 11 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem27TitleHeader · Motion 1

for a total amount of $200,000

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordNovember 28, 2025

Reduced 2026 Infrastructure Reserve contribution

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–3. Project completion is not established by this record.

Proposed Amendment 12 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem28TitleHeader · Motion 4

The vote to adopt the amendment to reduce the contribution to the Infrastructure Reserve.

reduced by $1,050,000

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordSeptember 29, 2025

Review of more permissive boulevard garden standards

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-25-45 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem92TitleHeader · Motion 2

The staff-review amendment only; the final referral as amended has no named vote list.

more permissive boulevard garden standard

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordSeptember 29, 2025

All-way stop at Albert Street and Lviv Boulevard

Voted no

Motion outcome: Carried · 6–5. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-25-43 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem77TitleHeader · Motion 3

an all way stop control be installed

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 23, 2025

Estimated $9,800 bocce facility fee waiver

Voted yes · Seconded motion

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-54 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem108TitleHeader · Motion 1

at an estimated value of $9,800 be waived

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 23, 2025

Flexible bollards on Burk Street

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-25-28 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem76TitleHeader · Motion 2

flexible bollards be installed on Burk Street

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 23, 2025

Free swimming during Rotary Park Pool’s first full season

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-44 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem95TitleHeader · Motion 1

will be provided at no cost

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordMarch 31, 2025

Proposed evening budget hearing

Voted yes · Seconded motion

Motion outcome: Defeated · 5–5. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-16 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem78TitleHeader · Motion 2

Amendment: That the motion be amended to add the following as Part 4: 'That Council direct staff to recommend a weeknight date during the weeks of November 10 and 17 for a Special meeting of Council on the 2026 budget to hear from members of the public who may be unable to attend a Friday morning meeting.'

weeknight date

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordMarch 31, 2025

Recommended 2026 budget increase target of 4%

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 6–4. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-16 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem78TitleHeader · Motion 6

The vote on Part 4 of the recommendation as contained in Item CNCL-25-16.

not more

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordMarch 31, 2025

Mary Street bike-route investigation

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-20 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem85TitleHeader · Motion 1

That staff investigate the feasibility, estimated cost and timing to implement a dedicated bike lane on Mary Street North, between Adelaide Avenue East and Taunton Road East, while maintaining existing on-street parking; and, That staff investigate the feasibility, estimated cost and timing to add an appropriate cycling facility North of Taunton Road East that will connect to Simcoe Street North by way of Mary Street North, Ormond Drive and Glovers Road.

staff investigate

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJanuary 27, 2025

Intimate partner violence epidemic declaration

Voted yes · Seconded motion

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-25-05 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem77TitleHeader · Motion 1

affirms that IPV is an epidemic

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordSeptember 23, 2024

Oshawa Creek cleanup cost report requested

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-24-48 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem79TitleHeader · Motion 3

That Item CO-24-48 dated September 16, 2024, concerning crime prevention through environmental design (C.P.T.E.D.) analysis and cleanup at Oshawa Creek valley be referred to staff to report back on how much it will cost and where the funds will come from

how much

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordSeptember 23, 2024

Housing Accelerator Fund application authorized

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

ED-24-102 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem52TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item ED-24-102.

submit an application

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Proposed smaller incentive for 35 Division Street

Voted no

Motion outcome: Defeated · 2–8. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-68 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem84TitleHeader · Motion 2

Amendment: That Part 1 a) be amended to replace the words 'of 50% per year for 16 years totaling $4,895,848 over the 16 year period' with the words 'based on 50% per year for 9 years totaling $2,753,914, pro rating the grant over a 16 year period.'

pro rating

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Assessment-grant package for 35 Division Street

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-68 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem84TitleHeader · Motion 3

The vote on the motion concerning Report CNCL-24-68.

50% per year

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Developer-built parkette north of Conlin Road

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 7–2. Project completion is not established by this record.

ED-24-71 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem56TitleHeader · Motion 3

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item ED-24-71.

not exceed

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Automated speed enforcement program approved in principle

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

SF-24-25 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem106TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item SF-24-25.

in principle

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Full development-charge exemption for medical clinics

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-73 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem88TitleHeader · Motion 2

Amendment: That the recommendation be amended to add the following as Part 9: 'That the development charge exemption for medical clinics be increased from 50% to 100%.'

medical clinics

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Full development-charge exemption for financial institutions

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 6–2. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-73 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem88TitleHeader · Motion 3

Amendment: That the recommendation be amended to add the following as Part 10: 'That the development charge exemption for financial institutions be set at 100%.'

financial institutions

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Proposed full exemption for rental housing

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Defeated · 2–7. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-73 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem88TitleHeader · Motion 4

Amendment: That the recommendation be amended to add the following as Part 11: 'That the development charge exemption for rental residential properties be set at 100%.'

rental residential

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Development-charge bylaw and background study

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 7–2. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-73 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem88TitleHeader · Motion 5

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CNCL-24-73, as amended.

July 1, 2024

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordJune 24, 2024

Rental-building grant condition changed at 80 Bond

Absent for this vote

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-76 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem94TitleHeader · Motion 4

The vote to adopt Part 2 of the recommendation contained in Item CNCL-24-76.

remove the condition

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordApril 29, 2024

Decision against a clinic parking lease

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-24-25 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem69TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-24-25

not enter

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordApril 29, 2024

Diabetes centre funding request sent to budget

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CF-24-26 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem42TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CF-24-26.

for consideration

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordApril 29, 2024

Poverty initiatives included in strategic-plan reporting

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CF-24-28 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem45TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CF-24-28

future reporting

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordMarch 25, 2024

Northwood community centre full-site design

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 9–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

CNCL-24-24 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem68TitleHeader · Motion 5

Final vote to adopt Option 1. The proposer/seconder are named on the underlying motion before the intervening failed referral.

Alternative Design Concept: Full Site

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 26, 2024

Campus Ice Centre funding agreement not renewed

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 8–2. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-24-08 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem60TitleHeader · Motion 5

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CO-24-08.

will not be renewed

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 26, 2024

Participation in curbside giveaway days

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CO-24-07 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem62TitleHeader · Motion 2

Whereas on September 16, 2023 the “Curbside Giveaway Day” took place in all local area municipalities across the Region of Durham, with the exception of the City of Oshawa; and, Whereas the program was well received from participating local municipalities with by-law enforcement reporting no increase in waste materials left at the curb after the event; and, Whereas on December 20, 2023, Regional Council adopted the following resolution pursuant to Report 2023-WR-8 “Pilot Curbside Giveaway Event Summary and Recommendations”, dated December 6, 2023: “That the Regional Municipality of Durham implements a Curbside Giveaway Event twice per year in the Spring and Fall; and That Regional staff work with the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby to include them in these events if approved by their respective Councils.”; and Whereas 2024 dates have been scheduled for May 4th and September 14th, and will be promoted by the Region; and, Whereas staff received feedback from community members interested in participating in the event; and, Whereas there is not expected to be any financial impact to the City; and, Therefore be it resolved that the City of Oshawa participate in the annual "Curbside Giveaway Event' in conjunction with the Region of Durham and the Town of Whitby.

Curbside Giveaway Event

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordFebruary 26, 2024

Future-use direction for downtown Parking Lot 4

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 10–1. Project completion is not established by this record.

ED-24-18 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem55TitleHeader · Motion 7

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item ED-24-18, as amended in Closed Session.

as amended

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Official recordDecember 11, 2023

StopGap accessibility ramp pilot

Voted yes

Motion outcome: Carried · 11–0. Project completion is not established by this record.

CF-23-92 · Official meeting minutes

Source context

AgendaItemAgendaItem42TitleHeader · Motion 2

The vote to adopt the recommendation contained in Item CF-23-92.

StopGap pilot project

The named action concerns this selected motion only. It does not establish annual attendance, general policy support or project completion.

Source checked October 6, 2026

Research coverage

This is selected research, not a complete biography or council-term audit. Missing information does not establish inaction.

No additional source-matched background or policy summary is available in this research pass. Official nomination and campaign contact information are provided above.

No substantive campaign-priority summary was established in the checked sources.