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South-West Oxford · Election 2026

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Councillor — Ward 2

2 candidates · 1 seat · South-West Oxford

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Taxes & spendingRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Says budgets must at least keep pace with inflation; rejects a zero-increase promise.

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

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Candidate questionnaire

Response received 2026-09-18

Says budgets must at least keep pace with inflation; rejects a zero-increase promise.

Proposed action
Prioritize life safety, property, existing infrastructure and reserves before new projects.

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Recorded council motion

2026-07-14

On July 14, seconded bundled final passage of bylaws including 51-2026 on council remuneration/expenses.

Source passage: Pages13-14, resolution23; visually verified

Context and limits

The minutes record a carried bundled procedural motion without an individual roll call. Moving or seconding it does not establish every councillor’s vote or rationale.

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Roads & infrastructureRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Supports limited village infill and development on poorer farmland; advocates rapid transport along existing 400-series highway corridors.

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Supports limited village infill and development on poorer farmland; advocates rapid transport along existing 400-series highway corridors.

Source passage: Q 7

Context and limits

Transport proposal primarily requires higher-government action.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Supports automated speed and traffic enforcement and security cameras around public spaces. Opposes Flock cameras in the community, arguing that data should not be collected simply because it can be.

Source passage: Q 14

Context and limits

Traffic enforcement and public-space security are distinct from his opposition to Flock cameras. His account of provincial law is not independently verified here.

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Growth & planningRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Supports limited village infill and development on poorer farmland; advocates rapid transport along existing 400-series highway corridors.

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

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Supports limited village infill and development on poorer farmland; advocates rapid transport along existing 400-series highway corridors.

Source passage: Q 7

Context and limits

Transport proposal primarily requires higher-government action.

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HousingRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

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

Downtown & businessRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Children & recreationRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

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

Public servicesRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Supports automated speed and traffic enforcement and security cameras around public spaces. Opposes Flock cameras in the community, arguing that data should not be collected simply because it can be.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Supports automated speed and traffic enforcement and security cameras around public spaces. Opposes Flock cameras in the community, arguing that data should not be collected simply because it can be.

Source passage: Q 14

Context and limits

Traffic enforcement and public-space security are distinct from his opposition to Flock cameras. His account of provincial law is not independently verified here.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Advocates locally tailored provincial policy within law; remains undecided on future emergency powers, depending on severity/evidence, while criticizing past lockdown overreach.

Source passage: Q 2 and Q 15

Context and limits

His uncertainty does not establish blanket opposition to future emergency restrictions.

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Public accountabilityRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Favours direct conversations, phone and email access and council/public meetings.

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

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Candidate questionnaire

Response received 2026-09-18

Favours direct conversations, phone and email access and council/public meetings.

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Candidate questionnaire

Response received 2026-09-18

Says council remains responsible for public decisions while staff implement them.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Opposes DEI initiatives and favours merit-based equal opportunity; prioritizes local facts over international targets and requires local benefit explanations.

Source passage: Q 12–Q 13

Context and limits

Neutral paraphrase; retain strength of opposition without reproducing inflammatory metaphors.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Advocates locally tailored provincial policy within law; remains undecided on future emergency powers, depending on severity/evidence, while criticizing past lockdown overreach.

Source passage: Q 2 and Q 15

Context and limits

His uncertainty does not establish blanket opposition to future emergency restrictions.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Says he rarely posts and, to his knowledge, has not substantially changed material.

Source passage: Q 5, candidate social-media history

Context and limits

Publisher asked about changes for electoral perception. This is a candidate self-report, not independently audited account history.

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Recorded council motion

2026-07-14

On July 14, seconded bundled final passage of bylaws including 51-2026 on council remuneration/expenses.

Source passage: Pages13-14, resolution23; visually verified

Context and limits

The minutes record a carried bundled procedural motion without an individual roll call. Moving or seconding it does not establish every councillor’s vote or rationale.

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Water & environmentRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaPublic position · Response received 2026-09-18Would retain the unwilling-wind-host decision. Would consider large-scale solar only on land unsuitable for agriculture, and data centres only on such land if the proponent demonstrates no negative impact on the surrounding area.

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

Peter (Pete) Ypma

Serving now
Ward 2 councillor
2026 election
Councillor · Ward 2 · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Would retain the unwilling-wind-host decision. Would consider large-scale solar only on land unsuitable for agriculture, and data centres only on such land if the proponent demonstrates no negative impact on the surrounding area.

Source passage: Q 8–Q 9

Context and limits

Wind aesthetics neutral; concern about larger turbines; data-centre knowledge explicitly limited.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-18

Supports neighbour/environment safeguards, restrictions on frozen-ground manure and pesticide competence; permits climate spending only if it lowers necessary-asset costs.

Source passage: Q 10–Q 11

Context and limits

His view of CO2’s impact is a candidate claim, not an independent scientific finding.

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Community lifeRead full answers Peter (Pete) YpmaNo verified position found in reviewed sources

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

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