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Tracy Ann Pepe

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Address homelessness and complex social needs, incl. warming/cooling procedures and Regeneration supports.

  • Address homelessness and complex social needs, incl. warming/cooling procedures and Regeneration supports.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Social challenges: Bring together existing Region of Peel programs and community partners to address homelessness and complex social needs, while establishing clear warming and cooling procedures for extreme weather. Focus on better supports for the current social programs such as Regeneration.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Pull Wards 1 and 5 out of the RRL program and overhaul 311 complaint tracking.

  • Pull Wards 1 and 5 out of the RRL program and overhaul 311 complaint tracking.
“Bylaw enforcement and 311: Work to remove wards 1 and 5 from the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) program, increase enforcement resources and overhaul the 311 process so complaints are properly tracked, escalated and resolved.”

(one sentence)

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Pepe says councillors should represent residents, not simply agree with the mayor, and question spending and demand evidence.

  • In an Oct. 18, 2026 campaign video, Pepe says she does not support Mayor Patrick Brown and that the video is not an endorsement of him.
  • Says councillors should represent their residents, not simply agree with the mayor, and that constructive opposition is an essential part of municipal government.
  • Says councillors should question spending and demand evidence, with healthy debate and accountable municipal government at City Hall.
“I believe councillors should represent their residents, not simply agree with the mayor.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: POLITICAL SILLY SEASON IN BRAMPTON! | LET'S TALK POLITICAL STRATEGY (Tracy Pepe campaign video, YouTube) · October 18, 2026

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Remove the Vodden Street concrete barriers and review traffic flow and road safety.

  • Remove the Vodden Street concrete barriers and review traffic flow and road safety.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Infrastructure: Remove the concrete barriers on Vodden Street and review traffic flow, emergency access, road safety, snow clearing and infrastructure planning for all of the ward.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

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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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Child care

Can families find child care here — and afford it?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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