2026 municipal election · independent guide

Dave Westlake

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70 listed candidates · 5 wardsResearch updated October 6, 2026

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Public profile

Office sought: Mayor of Oshawa Certified candidates and campaign contacts · City of Oshawa
Nomination filed: June 29, 2026Certified candidates and campaign contacts · City of Oshawa
Current council role: No current Oshawa council role established in the checked directory.

Experience and background

Candidate statement

Westlake says he founded Priority Planning Financial and spent 55 years in finance and business, including startup work in real estate, gaming and digital medicine. His campaign describes CEO and board experience and proposes a business-oriented approach to city management. These are campaign biography claims.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake Checked 2026-10-06 · publication date unavailable

Source context

Meet Dave: career and credentials

AI-assisted source check. The guide attributes this statement to the campaign; the assertion has not been independently verified.

Community involvement and public activity

Relevant roles, contributions and public engagement. Each entry identifies who documented it.

Candidate statementYouth sport volunteering

Youth hockey and soccer coaching

Westlake's campaign biography says he coached AAA hockey and Oshawa Italia Club soccer. The reviewed page does not give seasons, teams or an independent club record.

Dave Westlake for Mayor · community biography · Dave Westlake campaign Source checked 2026-10-06

Candidate's own account; dates and club corroboration were not found in this pass.

Source context

Meet Dave: community mentor paragraph

This is the candidate’s account of the activity.

Candidate statementCommunity engagement

CMHA Durham and HART Hub visit

A September 17, 2026 item on Westlake's campaign website says he visited CMHA Durham and the HART Hub to learn about mental health programs and services, alongside two council candidates.

Dave Westlake for Mayor · September 17, 2026 activity · Dave Westlake campaign Published 2026-09-17 · Source checked 2026-10-06

The campaign reproduces a Facebook-style thank-you; the original CMHA post was not independently retrieved. The date is the item date, not a verified visit date, and the visit is not evidence of delivering a service.

Source context

Social Media Campaign Activities: September 17, 2026, A special thank you to CMHA Durham

This is the candidate’s account of the activity.

Candidate statementCommunity event organizing

Janetville community event organizing

Westlake's campaign says he and Brad Black created, operated and managed nine Janetville Offroad Jamboree & Musicfest events. It says the events supported community organizations but does not identify recipients or amounts.

Dave Westlake for Mayor · community biography · Dave Westlake campaign Source checked 2026-10-06

Self-reported event history. Attendance estimates and unspecified charity impact are not independently established.

Source context

Meet Dave: event management paragraph

This is the candidate’s account of the activity.

Community sourceUpcoming event

Upcoming mayoral meet-and-greet

The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce lists Dave Westlake among the confirmed candidates for its October 8, 2026 meet-and-greet following the mayoral debate. The ticketed reception is scheduled for 8–10 p.m. EDT at Bond|St Snack Bar.

2026 Oshawa Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet · Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Date: 2026-10-08 · Source checked 2026-10-06

Upcoming event as of October 4. This is confirmed scheduled participation, not evidence of completed attendance, volunteer work, contributions or the views he will express.

Source context

2026 Oshawa Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet, description, Candidates confirmed attendance (alphabetical)

Positions on the issues

Campaign proposals, attributed to their original sources. They establish what the candidate says, rather than whether it has been delivered.

Taxes & spending

Candidate statement

Promises to reduce taxes during a four-year term while protecting services residents depend on. This is a campaign commitment; it is not an established fiscal outcome.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake Published 2026-08-20 · Checked 2026-10-06

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Social Media Campaign Activities: Why Are Our Taxes So High in Oshawa?

AI-assisted source check. The guide attributes this statement to the campaign; the assertion has not been independently verified.

Candidate statement

Proposes a disciplined review of programs, administrative costs, contracts, outside agencies and investments to assess value and find efficiencies.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake Published 2026-08-20 · Checked 2026-10-06

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Social Media Campaign Activities: Why Are Our Taxes So High in Oshawa?

AI-assisted source check. The guide attributes this statement to the campaign; the assertion has not been independently verified.

Recreation & facilities

Candidate statement

Proposes an annual weekend community celebration beginning in 2027, recognizing citizens, businesses and amateur athletes, with event proceeds going to Oshawa charities.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake Checked 2026-10-06 · publication date unavailable

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Annual Celebration & Reunion Oshawa

AI-assisted source check. The guide attributes this statement to the campaign; the assertion has not been independently verified.

Accountability

Candidate statement

Proposes measuring outcomes and showing residents where money goes and what they receive in return.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake Published 2026-08-20 · Checked 2026-10-06

Source context

Social Media Campaign Activities: Why Are Our Taxes So High in Oshawa?

AI-assisted source check. The guide attributes this statement to the campaign; the assertion has not been independently verified.

Issues without a located statement

Housing & homelessness; Downtown & business; Community safety; Health & addiction; Transit & roads; Environment & neighbourhoods. The research may not capture every campaign position.

Council decisions and supported projects

This candidate does not hold a current Oshawa council seat in the official directory. Their available experience, community activity and proposals are shown above.

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Campaign accounts

These public accounts have a documented association through campaign links or a matching candidate and election description. Platform verification and individual posts are separate checks.

Dave Westlake campaign website · Dave Westlake

Campaign website reviewed on October 4, 2026. Platform summaries are candidate statements, not independently verified achievements.