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Rob Burton
I’m the Mayor of the Town of Oakville and a Halton regional councillor. Before getting into politics, I completed a Master of Science degree at Columbia University. My background includes being a journalist, a film and TV producer (I started on the popular CBC show Marketplace), and founding YTV, Canada’s network for kids and teens. I also led the Ontario Production Industry Council and served on the board of the Directors Guild of Canada.
I’ve lived in Oakville for 32 years, including Glen Abbey (Ward 4 at that time, now Ward 2), Eastlake (Ward 3), and College Park (Ward 5).
Previous political experience
My journey as your mayor has spanned 20 years after starting as a community organizer with my residents’ association, sports groups, and environmental organizations. I’ve often presented to town council advocating for growth to fund growth while ensuring Oakville meets our community’s needs – you can find more about my credentials at robburton. ca, which includes my experience serving on the police board for 11 years (7 as Chair).
If re-elected what would your priorities be?
I plan to work with council to:
Keep tax increases aligned with inflation through performance-driven budgeting while boosting non-tax revenue like Oakville Enterprises’ $12.2 million annual dividend. Address our needs: another North Oakville community center; more green space reserves; complete Bronte waterfront along with Bronte and Kerr village streetscapes; build a new library and design a fresh performing arts center to finish off the Downtown Cultural Hub while transitioning our bus fleet to electric. Get the Province’s promised 38-storey Midtown proposal to council for approval or rejection. Enforce limits on data centers to reduce noise issues and protect our water supply along with our power grid. Defend against Trump economic attacks by engaging globally alongside our existing tariff task force, buy-local policies, business concierge service, robust economic development efforts while keeping jobs at Ford plant here. Formulate an effective lobbyist registry. Collaborate to maintain Oakville as one of the safest communities with high crime solution rates by continuing resident-supported traffic calming measures while pushing for provincial action regarding e-bikes and e-scooters while executing the fire service master plan for optimal protection. Advance Livable Oakville Plan focusing on growth around transit nodes and corridors while preserving heritage along with adding parks, trees, trails, and bike paths.
Arvind Choudhary
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I’m an executive at one of Canada’s leading credit bureaus. My career has covered over 30 years in areas like technology, manufacturing, sales, travel along with credit bureau operations. I hold an MBA in Information Technology along with a B. Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics.
Yes! Ruby and I have been living in Glen Abbey for seven years now where we raised our two daughters.
Previous political experience
I haven’t held any elected office before this run; I’m running independently without party affiliations. In 2025 I was part of the Government Relations Committee at Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), working on matters related to housing policy along with municipal infrastructure.
If elected what will your priorities be?
I want town hall focused back on serving Oakville residents.
First off is managing your money better. I’ll freeze town property taxes share for 2027 funded through a thorough audit of all spending. All policy meetings will be public access events; within first hundred days I’ll report back on each promise made.
Second is managing growth responsibly so it matches what we can handle in Oakville- I’ll pause high-density permits in Midtown releasing closed door records tied to those approvals first prioritzing roads schools water resources emergency services before more tall buildings go up. I’ll waive development fees targeting families needing affordable two or three-bedroom townhomes enabling young families seniors remaining local.
The third point is safety-this involves prioritizing emergency services enhancing policing initiatives plus creating Senior Shield Task Force aimed protecting older citizens from frauds targeting them.
The fourth aspect revolves around local job creation- I’m dedicated towards bringing good paying opportunities approximating five thousand positions centered around medical technology clean tech industries instead huge data centers flooding area.
And lastly , preserve unique charm features making this place special starting off traditions such as Canada Day celebrations hosted Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park permanently!
Less than twenty-five percent participated last elections-please remember cast vote October twenty-sixth! p >
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Julia Hanna h3 > I own Ritorno restaurant right here in Oakville where also founded Healthy Fam-a non-profit focused educating others about healthy eating lifestyles. Yes! Proudly calling home for over forty years now raising businesses family within community atmosphere. Previous political experience p > Ran campaigns mayoral positions both times during election cycles eighteen twenty-two respectively ; secured nineteen thousand sixty-three votes achieving forty-seven point zero six percent nearly nine hundred behind current sitting mayor. Broader leadership spans include chairing Chamber Commerce plus decades contributing positively towards business initiatives locally. If elected what will your priorities be? P >
My top priority involves reviewing proposed budget thoroughly upon taking office assessing contracts expenses ensuring taxpayer value is upheld within initial hundred days period.n P >
Infrastructure must come first ahead unchecked expansion especially opposing uncontrolled developments Midtown area guaranteeing that crucial amenities such as road networks public transport parks educational institutions keep pace housing demands!n P >
n Tackle traffic congestion enhancing transit reliability GO connection routes promoting safer streets prioritizing support toward police emergency services keeping neighborhoods secure !n P >
n Safeguard waterfront regions green spaces preserving tree canopy historical sites whilst opposing massive AI Data Centers due electricity reliance , water usage infrastructure strains !n P >
n A commitment arts culture vital quality life fostering support local talents cultural groups accessible programs that unite residents making great neighborhood liveable!n P >
n At Town Hall champion transparency launching public lobbyists gift registries nurturing teamwork exceptional service ; leadership focused collaboration without partisan biases concentrating solely residents’ interests.n P >
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Jeff Knoll has represented Ward Five since two thousand alongside halting currently holds position chairing Halton Police Board since twenty-twenty ; also previously chaired Public Library Board moreover owns Film. Ca Entertainment Corporation established eighteen ninety-eight here hometown itself!
>Jeff Michelle reside joyful life together residing lovely family consisting five children eight grandchildren entire package residing peacefully together nearby surroundings. previous political experience><>munici pal function title introduced candidate representing voters interests constituents prioritized transparency accountability common ground valued expertise drawn across various sectors
