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Brian Petrie

Mayor · Ingersoll

Brian Petrie

Serving now
Mayor · County Councillor
2026 election
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Positions

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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 & infrastructureNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

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.

Growth & planning1 public record · 2026-09-24Supports attracting industrial investment and the infrastructure required for growth.

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

Public statement · 2026-09-24

Supports attracting industrial investment and the infrastructure required for growth.

Proposed action
Continue investment in infrastructure.

Context and limits

The profile does not identify a new project-specific spending cap or schedule.

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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 · 2026-09-24Highlights getting construction started on the Multi-Use Recreation Centre.

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

Public statement · 2026-09-24

Highlights getting construction started on the Multi-Use Recreation Centre.

Context and limits

This is the mayor’s campaign account of progress, rather than a claim that the completed facility has opened.

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Public servicesNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

Which public services would you improve, and how?

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.

Public accountability2 public records · 2026-09-24Says the next strategic plan should be shaped through renewed engagement with residents.

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

Public statement · 2026-09-24

Says the next strategic plan should be shaped through renewed engagement with residents.

Proposed action
Re-engage residents on their priorities for the next plan.

Context and limits

His account that many current-plan items have been completed is attributed to him; a full completion audit is separate.

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Public statement · 2026-01-15

Opposed treating the municipal budget as the mayor’s document alone.

Proposed action
Keep council members involved and make budget information public early.

Context and limits

His January 2026 comments describe his approach to the strong-mayor budget process.

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.

Still to answer7 topics without a public answer

Background

Ingersoll’s mayor and County councillor; serves on accessibility, active-transportation, library and homelessness-centre bodies.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Library Board

Homelessness Support Centre Ad Hoc Committee

    Public history

    Public statementsOn Growth & planning, Public accountability, Children & recreation
    Public historyLed provincial funding delegations

    The Town requested infrastructure, recreation-centre and municipal-finance support.

    Public statementsOn Public accountability
    Public historyExplained collaborative budgeting

    Said the budget should be treated as council’s plan, with members involved and public information available early.

    Sources and updates

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