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Don Chowan

Councillor · East Zorra-Tavistock

Don Chowan

2026 election
Councillor · Ward 3 · Certified
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Taxes & spendingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

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

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

Roads & infrastructure1 public record · 2026-08-13Prioritizes traffic safety and better transport links for seniors and youth to Woodstock.

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Public statement · 2026-08-13

Prioritizes traffic safety and better transport links for seniors and youth to Woodstock.

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Growth & planningNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

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

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

HousingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

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

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

Downtown & businessNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

Children & recreation1 public record · 2026-08-13Supports investment in parks, recreation, libraries and community facilities.

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

Public statement · 2026-08-13

Supports investment in parks, recreation, libraries and community facilities.

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Public services1 public record · 2026-08-13Wants solutions to recurring power outages.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Public statement · 2026-08-13

Wants solutions to recurring power outages.

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Electricity service involves the utility; a councillor can advocate rather than direct utility operations.

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Public accountability1 public record · 2026-08-13Promises accessible, approachable representation and listening to residents.

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

Public statement · 2026-08-13

Promises accessible, approachable representation and listening to residents.

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Water & environmentNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

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

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

Community lifeNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

No public answer found in the records included on this profile. This is a coverage gap, not evidence that the candidate has no position or has refused to answer.

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Background

An Innerkip resident and self-employed retail-design professional, Chowan chairs the Innerkip Seniors Apartment board and volunteers through woodturning organizations.

An Innerkip resident and self-employed retail-design professional, Chowan chairs the Innerkip Seniors Apartment board and volunteers through woodturning organizations.

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