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Woodstock · Election 2026

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City Councillor

9 candidates · 4 seats · Woodstock

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Taxes & spendingRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · 2026-10-01Explore operational efficiencies and try to keep tax increases near inflation, if feasible.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Explore operational efficiencies and try to keep tax increases near inflation, if feasible.

Context and limits

He does not propose staff pay cuts and says spending must be prioritized with staff and public input.

Timestamped interview evidence

He wants operational efficiencies and close scrutiny, aiming to limit increases where possible without promising tax cuts. He accepts borrowing with a repayment plan and useful return and wants residents involved in spending decisions.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 4:10–5:15 · Watch 6:09–7:17

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Candidate account

Date not stated

Emphasizes reviewing costs and demonstrating value for taxpayers.

Context and limits

Does not promise a quantified tax reduction in the reviewed sections.

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Roads & infrastructureRead full answers Wes MazurNo verified position found in reviewed sources

Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?

Growth & planningRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · 2026-10-01Plan and fund infrastructure alongside housing growth.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Plan and fund infrastructure alongside housing growth.

Context and limits

He says services are not keeping up and prefers avoiding further tax increases where possible, while requiring value for spending.

Timestamped interview evidence

He says infrastructure is lagging growth and wants coordinated planning with developers and other governments.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 7:34–8:49

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Would assess actual wind/solar and data-centre proposals on siting, farmland, infrastructure, resources, jobs and local costs/benefits rather than promise automatic support or opposition. Supports measurable municipal resilience.

Source passage: Q 8–9 and Q 11

Context and limits

Electrical-capacity statement is his assessment; Q 11 does not explicitly answer CO2 question. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Candidate account

Date not stated

Wants roads, parks, services and infrastructure to keep pace with growth.

Context and limits

No prioritized capital plan is published in the reviewed sections.

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HousingRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · 2026-10-01Use residential intensification and secondary units to address limited development land.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Use residential intensification and secondary units to address limited development land.

Proposed action
Coordinate with developers, county planners and other governments to expand housing responsibly.

Timestamped interview evidence

He supports intensification, including properly permitted secondary units.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 9:13–10:50

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Downtown & businessRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · 2026-10-01Review bylaws on loitering and open substance use, while prioritizing accessible sidewalks and safer streets.

What would you change for local businesses and the downtown?

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Review bylaws on loitering and open substance use, while prioritizing accessible sidewalks and safer streets.

Proposed action
Explore lighting and crosswalk improvements without necessarily spending the full streetscape budget.

Timestamped interview evidence

He prioritizes safe, accessible sidewalks and practical improvements over full-cost beautification, plus marketing and review of loitering and public-drug-use bylaws while avoiding further marginalization.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 20:47–21:20 · Watch 21:44–23:20 · Watch 23:28–24:27

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Candidate account

Date not stated

Supports more flexible and accessible parking.

Proposed action
Continue reviewing parking policies with residents and businesses.

Context and limits

No particular time limit, fee or parking supply target is promised.

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Children & recreationRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · 2026-10-01Build recreation capacity for longer-term population growth, potentially in phases.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Build recreation capacity for longer-term population growth, potentially in phases.

Proposed action
Seek government funding, private support, fundraising and organizational partnerships.

Timestamped interview evidence

He supports a substantial complex designed for future needs, delivered in phases with partners and outside funding; he sees sports events as potential local economic benefits.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 15:35–16:57 · Watch 19:18–20:19

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Public statement

Date not stated

Supports a phased, long-term plan for year-round aquatics and recreation.

Proposed action
Assess competition-capable facilities, partnerships, sponsorships and senior-government funding.

Context and limits

Would test costs and phase affordability; economic benefits are anticipated, not proven.

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Public servicesRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · Undated 2026 campaign pageProposes a Community Safety and Neighbourhood Success Plan bringing City, County, police, health, businesses and residents together, with cleanup, enforcement, compassionate supports and public measures of results.

Which public services would you improve, and how?

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Attributed written statement

Undated 2026 campaign page

Proposes a Community Safety and Neighbourhood Success Plan bringing City, County, police, health, businesses and residents together, with cleanup, enforcement, compassionate supports and public measures of results.

Source passage: Community Safety & Neighbourhood Success Plan

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Attributed written statement

Undated 2026 campaign page

Would advocate exploring a County system allowing a limited number of garbage bags to be collected at no additional charge, with user fees for additional bags, alongside recycling and organics diversion.

Source passage: Waste diversion

Context and limits

County waste authority and feasibility/budget approval remain necessary.

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Candidate interview

2026-10-01

Support the HART Hub and collaboration across governments on homelessness.

Proposed action
Try responses, assess results and adjust approaches that do not work.

Context and limits

He favours public engagement and objects to surprises in major decisions.

Timestamped interview evidence

He supports rehabilitation and joint government action, public engagement, humane treatment and adjustment when interventions fail.

Published: 2026-10-01 · Evidence status: Caption-based paraphrase; audio not independently verified.

Watch 12:04–14:23

Caption-cue ranges are approximate. Campaign proposals and incumbent accounts are separate from adopted council actions.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Would require evidence of necessity/effectiveness, legal authority, proportionality, data safeguards and oversight before surveillance; emergency measures must be lawful, proportionate, regularly reviewed and removed when unnecessary.

Source passage: Q 14–15

Context and limits

The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Candidate account

Date not stated

Wants a substantive discussion about Sunday transit service.

Context and limits

Discussion is not a funded service commitment.

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Public accountabilityRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · Response received 2026-09-10Promises access by phone/email/social/in person and explanation of votes; council should question advice and own decisions without micromanaging staff.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Promises access by phone/email/social/in person and explanation of votes; council should question advice and own decisions without micromanaging staff.

Source passage: Q 3–4 (received September 10)

Context and limits

Also existing Public services record contains engagement; cross-reference it. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Supports fair evidence-based property restrictions within authority and appeal options, merit hiring and useful rights/accessibility training, and local evaluation of external ideas; would constructively challenge provincial policy when warranted.

Source passage: Q 2, Q 10, Q 12–13

Context and limits

The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Water & environmentRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · Response received 2026-09-10Would assess actual wind/solar and data-centre proposals on siting, farmland, infrastructure, resources, jobs and local costs/benefits rather than promise automatic support or opposition. Supports measurable municipal resilience.

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

Wes Mazur

2026 election
City Councillor · Certified

Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Would assess actual wind/solar and data-centre proposals on siting, farmland, infrastructure, resources, jobs and local costs/benefits rather than promise automatic support or opposition. Supports measurable municipal resilience.

Source passage: Q 8–9 and Q 11

Context and limits

Electrical-capacity statement is his assessment; Q 11 does not explicitly answer CO2 question. The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Attributed written statement

Response received 2026-09-10

Supports fair evidence-based property restrictions within authority and appeal options, merit hiring and useful rights/accessibility training, and local evaluation of external ideas; would constructively challenge provincial policy when warranted.

Source passage: Q 2, Q 10, Q 12–13

Context and limits

The questionnaire’s questions are the publisher’s framing, not an endorsement by the candidate.

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Community lifeRead full answers Wes MazurPublic position · Undated 2026 campaign pageSupports stronger youth leadership and a voice for young people in community decisions.

What would you do to strengthen life in this community?

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