Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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← Councillor, City - Wards 1, 5
Romolo Tantalo
Candidate for Councillor, City - Wards 1, 5
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 17 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents.
- Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents.
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“I will question spending, look for waste, and remain accessible and accountable to residents.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.
- Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.
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“I would focus on properly funding core services, including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, improving roads and transit, and making sure infrastructure keeps pace with our growth.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Attract investment, support local businesses and create good jobs in Brampton.
- Attract investment, support local businesses and create good jobs in Brampton.
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“I also want to make sure Brampton is ready for the economic opportunities coming down the pipeline. With Canada’s new partnerships being formed and looking to expand access to its resources and world markets, Brampton needs to be ready to attract investment, support local businesses, and create good jobs here at home.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Push Brampton's second full-service hospital and plan for a third; donate six months of councillor salary to the city's share.
- Push Brampton's second full-service hospital and plan for a third; donate six months of councillor salary to the city's share.
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“I would continue pushing for Brampton’s second full-service hospital while preparing for the future need for a third. I have also pledged to donate six months of my councillor salary toward the city’s share of the second hospital.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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Child care
Can families find child care here — and afford it?
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Think we got something wrong?
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