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Mayor · East Zorra-Tavistock
East Zorra-Tavistock’s mayor and County councillor. Supports infill and rental housing while questioning the scale of growth forecasts.
Taxes & spending Favours the lowest workable tax increase, with cuts if required.
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Deputy Mayor · East Zorra-Tavistock
The incumbent deputy mayor is completing his first term and is acclaimed for another.
Public accountability Sought details of enhanced police-officer coverage after residents raised speeding concerns.
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Ward 1 councillor · Ward 1 · East Zorra-Tavistock
An incumbent Ward 1 councillor, Van Wyk works in quality assurance and technical work at Stubbe’s Precast and coaches local minor sports.
Children & recreation Supports more recreation and saving toward a possible multi-use facility.
Read their positionsWard 1 councillor · East Zorra-Tavistock
Current officeholder in East Zorra-Tavistock. Current service is separate from 2026 candidate status.
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Ward 2 councillor · Ward 2 · East Zorra-Tavistock
Current ward 2 councillor representing East Zorra-Tavistock. Seeking another term in the 2026 election.
Public accountability Seconded a request for the enhanced OPP officer’s 2026 costs and hours, according to the Gazette’s council report.
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Ward 3 councillor · Ward 3 · East Zorra-Tavistock
Current ward 3 councillor representing East Zorra-Tavistock. Seeking another term in the 2026 election.
Roads & infrastructure Seconded the carried call for stronger provincial protections for municipal workers and contractors.
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Ward 3 councillor · Ward 3 · East Zorra-Tavistock
A five-term Ward 3 councillor and longtime Innerkip resident, Smith has worked in radio and automotive facilities and served local community and seniors boards.
Roads & infrastructure Wants traffic calming and enforcement to make streets safer.
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Member of Parliament for Oxford · Oxford County
Oxford’s MP. His record includes a defeated bail bill, votes on skilled trades and household products, and questions about public spending.
Growth & planning Supported advancing a national framework for skilled trades and labour mobility.
Read their positionsSep 23, 2026 · Growth & planning
Voted Yea on C-266 at second reading.
Jun 18, 2026 · Taxes & spending
Voted Nay on C-30 at third reading.
Member of Provincial Parliament for Oxford · Oxford County
Oxford’s MPP and Finance Committee chair. Follow his votes on municipal accountability and housing, his own legislation, and what announced funding delivers locally.
Public services Says increased ambulance funding should improve access to timely emergency care.
Read their positionsSep 14, 2026 · Public services
Announced $10,889,606 for Oxford: $10,780,406 land ambulance funding plus $109,200 for dedicated offload support.
May 27, 2026 · Taxes & spending
Voted Nay at second reading on May 27, 2026.
School board trustee · Oxford County
Acclaimed to represent eligible English public school electors on Thames Valley District School Board for the next term.
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School board trustee · Oxford County
The former TVDSB trustee and board chair is returning through acclamation. His previous trustee service ran from 2010 to 2021.
Public accountability Calls for clear financial information and more public visibility into school-board decisions.
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School board trustee · Oxford County
A former teacher and board coordinator, Holmes has represented Oxford on the London District Catholic School Board since 2015.
Public services Wants teachers equipped with a practical method for teaching critical thinking and media understanding.
Read their positionsSchool board trustee · Oxford County
Acclaimed to represent eligible French separate school electors on Conseil scolaire catholique Providence for the next term.
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School board trustee · Oxford County
A serving Viamonde trustee, Paradis is acclaimed for another term representing the French public school electoral area that includes Oxford.
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Municipal services, local roads, recreation, zoning and the local budget.
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