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Deanna (Dee) Tosto

Councillor · Tillsonburg

Deanna (Dee) Tosto

2026 election
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8 public records across 7 topics. Read the position, proposed action, context and original evidence together.

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Taxes & spending1 public record · 2026-09-09Target 2–3% tied to explained service needs.

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

Roads & infrastructure1 public record · 2026-09-11Identifies public transportation as a council priority.

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Public statement · 2026-09-11

Identifies public transportation as a council priority.

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Growth & planning2 public records · 2026-09-10Would support a data centre only with clear net local benefit and adequate services.

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

Public statement · 2026-09-10

Would support a data centre only with clear net local benefit and adequate services.

Proposed action
Identify resource demands and who pays for infrastructure upgrades.

Context and limits

Opposes shifting commercial servicing costs to residents.

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Housing1 public recordCoordinate existing resources first; require measurable benefit from new spending.

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

Downtown & businessNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

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Children & recreationNo public answer foundWhat would you do?

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

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Public services1 public record · 2026-09-10Would consider surveillance where safety benefits are demonstrated.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Public statement · 2026-09-10

Would consider surveillance where safety benefits are demonstrated.

Proposed action
Set rules on collection, access and retention.

Context and limits

Says cameras are not the answer to every safety concern.

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Public accountability1 public recordSays mistakes should be acknowledged and clarified while keeping earlier responses understandable.

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

Public statement · Date not stated

Says mistakes should be acknowledged and clarified while keeping earlier responses understandable.

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Candidate account of her approach; not an independently audited social-media history.

Water & environment1 public record · 2026-09-10Would assess wind or solar projects individually.

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

Public statement · 2026-09-10

Would assess wind or solar projects individually.

Proposed action
Review land, resident, infrastructure and long-term impacts with public meetings.

Context and limits

No blanket willing-host decision.

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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 answer3 topics without a public answer

Background

Tillsonburg council candidate with political, communications and board experience.

Tosto’s September interview describes a political background and experience serving on boards. Her candidate-submitted questionnaire also outlines professional communications and organizational work.

Public transportation is one of her priorities. She argues that collaboration and early public information should form part of the council’s decision-making.

    Public history

    Public statementsOn Roads & infrastructure
    Public statementsOn Water & environment, Growth & planning, Public services
    Public statementsOn Taxes & spending
    Public statementsOn Growth & planning, Public accountability
    Public statementsOn Housing

    Sources and updates

    Deanna (Dee) Tosto / Oxford Today Source

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