Positions
7 public records across 6 topics. Read the position, proposed action, context and original evidence together.
Look for cost, timing and who has authority to act. A published statement is not automatically a complete plan or an answer to the question below. Missing records do not mean a candidate declined to answer.
Taxes & spending1 public record · 2026-09-09Tentatively inflation; review department recommendations before deciding.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Public statement · 2026-09-09
Tentatively inflation; review department recommendations before deciding.
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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 & planning2 public records · 2026-09-24Would defer large data-centre decisions until infrastructure and impacts are understood.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Public statement · 2026-09-24
Would defer large data-centre decisions until infrastructure and impacts are understood.
- Proposed action
- Assess resources and favour marginal land over productive farmland.
Context and limits
Not an unconditional permanent rejection.
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Public statement · Date not stated
Calls for financially responsible growth and conditions that attract industry, businesses and residents.
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Housing1 public recordExplore vacant-property supportive housing and employment partnerships; consider efficiencies or land-sale proceeds.
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
Public statement · Date not stated
Explore vacant-property supportive housing and employment partnerships; consider efficiencies or land-sale proceeds.
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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 & recreationNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
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 services1 public recordLists community health, education, recreation and cultural services among his priorities.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Public statement · Date not stated
Lists community health, education, recreation and cultural services among his priorities.
Context and limits
Candidate priorities extend beyond services the Town directly controls.
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Public accountability1 public record · 2026-09-24Says councillors should answer for their decisions and votes.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Public statement · 2026-09-24
Says councillors should answer for their decisions and votes.
- Proposed action
- Provide email, phone, text and appointment access.
Context and limits
A public-access commitment with no stated response deadline.
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Water & environment1 public record · 2026-09-24Opposes industrial wind turbines; favours investigating solar on underused land and roofs.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Public statement · 2026-09-24
Opposes industrial wind turbines; favours investigating solar on underused land and roofs.
- Proposed action
- Examine former landfills, other underused sites and rooftop installations.
Context and limits
A stated direction, subject to actual project and authority requirements.
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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 answer4 topics without a public answer
- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Downtown & business
What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Children & recreation
What would you improve for children, recreation and community spaces?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Community life
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Add an answer · Add an existing source
Background
Real-estate and construction professional with engineering, business and community-board experience.
Gilvesy grew up on a local farm and reports an engineering degree from Western and an MBA from UBC. His career has been in real estate and construction.
His candidate questionnaire lists past service with the Tillsonburg Real Estate Board, Goodwill Industries, Tillsonburg Hydro and Rotary International.
Public history
Public statementsOn Water & environment, Growth & planning, Public accountability
Public statementsOn Taxes & spending
Public statementsOn Growth & planning, Public services
Public statementsOn Housing
Sources and updates
John Gilvesy / Oxford Today Source
- Tillsonburg certified candidate list
- Tillsonburg Post: homelessness questionnaire
- Candidate answers published by Stand4Oxford Sep 24, 2026