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Blandford-Blenheim · Election 2026

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Mayor

2 candidates · 1 seat · Blandford-Blenheim

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Taxes & spendingRead full answers Clayton HaightPublic position · 2026-09-30Supports a zero-percent tax increase and seeking efficiencies.Mark PetersonPublic position · 2026-07-13Wants to keep tax increases as low as practicable.

What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?

Roads & infrastructureRead full answers Clayton HaightNo public answer foundMark PetersonNo public answer found

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Growth & planningRead full answers Clayton HaightPublic position · 2026-09-30Prefers urban density and protection of farmland.Mark PetersonNo public answer found

Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?

Clayton Haight

2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Candidate account

2026-09-30

Prefers urban density and protection of farmland.

Proposed action
Have municipalities and County determine the pace and location of growth together.
Details & history
Context

A preference, not proof that local government can override every provincial requirement.

Candidate statement published elsewhere

2026-09-30

Says he needs more information before taking a position on data centres.

Why: Wants resource requirements and environmental effects established.

Authority
The mayor can propose and advocate; council decisions and any outside approvals remain necessary.
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HousingRead full answers Clayton HaightNo public answer foundMark PetersonNo public answer found

What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?

Downtown & businessRead full answers Clayton HaightNo public answer foundMark PetersonNo public answer found

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Children & recreationRead full answers Clayton HaightNo public answer foundMark PetersonPublic position · 2026-07-13Points to accessible playgrounds as an achievement of his time in office.

What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?

Public servicesRead full answers Clayton HaightPublic position · 2026-08-25Wants relief from Oxford County garbage bag-tag charges.Mark PetersonNo public answer found

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Clayton Haight

2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Sourced public position

2026-08-25

Wants relief from Oxford County garbage bag-tag charges.

Proposed action
Raise bag-tag costs as an affordability issue.
Authority
Oxford County sets County waste-service policy; a mayor acts through County Council.
Details & history
Context

He points to one included bag elsewhere. No replacement funding model or costed program is supplied; his comparison with other counties is attributed, not independently established here.

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Public accountabilityRead full answers Clayton HaightPublic position · 2026-09-30Says every vote and decision should be transparent and accountable.Mark PetersonNo public answer found

How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?

Water & environmentRead full answers Clayton HaightPublic position · 2026-09-30Opposes land-consuming wind and solar projects; favours solar on existing buildings.Mark PetersonNo public answer found

What will you do to protect water and the local environment?

Clayton Haight

2026 election
Mayor · Certified

Candidate statement published elsewhere

2026-09-30

Opposes adding municipal climate positions as an inefficient use of tax dollars.

Why: Views climate work as provincial and federal responsibility.

Authority
The mayor can propose and advocate; council decisions and any outside approvals remain necessary.

Sourced public position

2026-08-25

Supports more green space when it can be provided affordably.

Proposed action
Advocate for financially responsible green-space additions.
Authority
Municipal and County decisions depend on the specific land and project.
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Community lifeRead full answers Clayton HaightNo public answer foundMark PetersonNo public answer found

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

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