Positions
8 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 · 2026-09-22Would examine how money is spent before setting a tax target.
What would you change in the budget, what would it cost, and how would you pay for it?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Would examine how money is spent before setting a tax target.
- Proposed action
- Explain increases and assess whether spending now prevents larger future costs.
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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 · 2026-09-22Prioritizes food production and protection of agricultural land.
Where should growth happen, and what conditions would you require?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Prioritizes food production and protection of agricultural land.
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Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Does not see sufficient local benefit from a data centre.
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HousingNo public answer foundWhat would you do?
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
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.
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 services2 public records · 2026-09-22Supports public-space cameras for safety, with secure handling of footage.
Which public services would you improve, and how?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Supports public-space cameras for safety, with secure handling of footage.
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Candidate statement published elsewhere · 2026-09-22
Wants more remote options and emergency decisions that balance physical health with mental health, education and service access.
- Proposed action
- Use online meetings and social media to address concerns.
- Authority
- A councillor can propose and vote; implementation requires the responsible authority and approved resources.
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Public accountability1 public record · 2026-09-22Would provide a designated public email and explain decisions individually.
How will you explain your decisions and report on your promises?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Would provide a designated public email and explain decisions individually.
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Water & environment1 public record · 2026-09-22Supports remaining an unwilling wind host and keeping solar off prime farmland.
What will you do to protect water and the local environment?
Candidate questionnaire · 2026-09-22
Supports remaining an unwilling wind host and keeping solar off prime farmland.
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Community life1 public record · 2026-09-22Wants incentives for surplus or imperfect food to be sold at lower prices rather than sent to landfill.
What would you do to strengthen life in this community?
Candidate statement published elsewhere · 2026-09-22
Wants incentives for surplus or imperfect food to be sold at lower prices rather than sent to landfill.
- Proposed action
- Promote discounted food rather than waste.
- Authority
- A councillor can propose and vote; implementation requires the responsible authority and approved resources.
- Which authority, program and funding would make this possible?
- Reasoning
- Sees benefits for residents, producers and animal feed.
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Still to answer4 topics without a public answer
- Which authority, program and funding would make this possible?
- Roads & infrastructure
Which roads or infrastructure would you prioritize, and when?
Add an answer · Add an existing source - Housing
What would you do to make housing more available and affordable?
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
Background
A licensed paralegal and notary public, Young has been involved with the Brownsville Board, Tillsonburg BIA and a horticultural society.
A licensed paralegal and notary public, Young has been involved with the Brownsville Board, Tillsonburg BIA and a horticultural society.
Public history
Public statementsOn Public accountability, Taxes & spending, Growth & planning, Water & environment, Public services, Community life
- Would provide a designated public email and explain decisions individually. Candidate questionnaire
- Would examine how money is spent before setting a tax target. Candidate questionnaire
- Prioritizes food production and protection of agricultural land. Candidate questionnaire
- Supports remaining an unwilling wind host and keeping solar off prime farmland. Candidate questionnaire
- Does not see sufficient local benefit from a data centre. Candidate questionnaire
- Supports public-space cameras for safety, with secure handling of footage. Candidate questionnaire
- Wants incentives for surplus or imperfect food to be sold at lower prices rather than sent to landfill. Candidate statement published elsewhere
- Wants more remote options and emergency decisions that balance physical health with mental health, education and service access. Candidate statement published elsewhere
Sources and updates
- South-West Oxford certified candidates Oct 1, 2026Official slate reviewed October 1; date is review date.
- Candidate answers published by Stand4Oxford Sep 22, 2026Candidate answers; publication is an advocacy organization. Summaries are editorial paraphrases; no response status is imported as our own outreach.