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Councillor, City - Wards 1, 5 · Brampton

9 candidates for 1 seat

Everyone is compared on the same 17 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.

Candidate positions for Councillor, City - Wards 1, 5, by issue
Issue	Amit Dutta No website or social media listed	Gagandeep Singh Atwal No website or social media listed	Khimani Williams No website or social media listed	Romolo Tantalo No website or social media listed	Rowena SantosElected (official result) No website or social media listed	Staceyann Brooks No website or social media listed	Tajinder Singh Bhinder No website or social media listed	Tejpal Sidhu No website or social media listed	Tracy Ann Pepe No website or social media listed
Bio	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?	No bio on record. Know something?
HousingWill I be able to afford to live here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Santos would push for more housing that families, seniors and young adults can afford, while protecting neighbourhood character. More housing affordable for families, seniors and young adults Keep revitalizing downtown Protect the character of neighbourhoods Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “Push for more housing that families, seniors, and young adults can afford, and keep revitalizing downtown while protecting the character of our neighbourhoods.” Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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 & sourceHide (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 & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Spend responsibly at city hall with transparency on how tax money is used. Spend responsibly at city hall with transparency on how tax money is used. “I will focus on responsible spending at city hall and greater transparency around how taxpayer money is used.” (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 Dutta would ensure residents receive fair value and transparency for every tax dollar. Fair value for taxes Transparency for every tax dollar “Ensuring residents receive fair value and transparency for every tax dollar.” (a page or more) Source: Elect - Amit Dutta Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Freeze the property tax. Freeze the property tax. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “My priorities will be freezing property tax, parking issues and solutions in my ward, proper use of land available in my ward as its (a) mix of highrise and subdivisions.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents. Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “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	Santos would keep finding savings before asking residents to pay more, and fight for Brampton's fair share of senior-government funding. Find savings before asking residents to pay more Fight for Brampton's fair share of provincial and federal funding Ensure every dollar spent returns real value Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “Continue to find savings before asking you to pay more, fight for Brampton's fair share of provincial and federal funding, and ensure every dollar spent returns real value.” Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Push responsible spending, transparency and reasonable fees for taxpayer value. Push responsible spending, transparency and reasonable fees for taxpayer value. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Affordability will be a priority. Rising property taxes and municipal fees affect homeowners, businesses and tenants, because increasing ownership costs can also put pressure on rents. I will advocate for responsible spending, transparency, reasonable fees and better value for taxpayers.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough?	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Take stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety. Take stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety. “Public safety is a priority, including stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety.” (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 Dutta would support safer communities and improve quality of life for local families in Wards 1 & 5. Safer communities Improve quality of life for local families “Supporting safer communities and improving quality of life for local families.” (a page or more) Source: Elect - Amit Dutta Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Recruit more police and add patrols to fight crime and stunt driving. Recruit more police and add patrols to fight crime and stunt driving. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “More police recruitment and patrols to fight crime and stunt driving in neighbourhoods.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “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	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Push faster police response and stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime. Push faster police response and stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime. “I will keep pushing for faster police response, stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime, safer roads, and effective bylaw enforcement.” (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 Santos promises faster police response to break-ins, more traffic calming where asked, and targeted enforcement on repeat offenders. Faster police response to break-ins and suspicious activity More traffic calming in spots residents request Targeted enforcement on repeat offenders “Faster police response to break-ins and suspicious activity, more traffic calming where you've asked, and targeted enforcement on repeat offenders.” (several paragraphs) Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods. Work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “I will support seniors, advocate for more child-care spaces and faster approvals, and work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Advance the downtown LRT, Queen Street BRT, better local transit and expanded GO service. Advance the downtown LRT, Queen Street BRT, better local transit and expanded GO service. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “I will advance the downtown LRT and Queen Street BRT, improve local transit and traffic flow, and support expanded GO service.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
GovernmentWill 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. Enforce against unsafe/illegal/overcrowded rentals while treating rule-following landlords fairly. Enforce against unsafe/illegal/overcrowded rentals while treating rule-following landlords fairly. “I support strong enforcement against unsafe, illegal and overcrowded rental properties, while ensuring responsible landlords and tenants are treated fairly.” (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 Dutta pledges open communication: staying accessible and listening directly to resident concerns. Staying accessible Listening directly to resident concerns “Staying accessible and listening directly to resident concerns.” (a page or more) Source: Elect - Amit Dutta Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Make city hall listen, communicate clearly and solve problems with residents. Make city hall listen, communicate clearly and solve problems with residents. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “I also want stronger relationships between city hall and residents. City government should listen, communicate clearly and solve problems.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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 Think we’ve got this wrong?
Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed?	Dutta would improve roads, parks, public spaces and community services. Better roads and parks Better public spaces Better community services Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Improving roads, parks, public spaces, and community services.” Source: Elect - Amit Dutta Confidence:High	Fix parking issues and put ward land to proper use. Fix parking issues and put ward land to proper use. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “parking issues and solutions in my ward” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Santos would build the downtown LRT and Queen St. BRT, expand smart signals, push two-way GO service, and support active transport. Build the downtown LRT and Queen Street BRT Expand smart traffic signals More two-way GO service; support active transportation initiatives Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “Build the downtown LRT and Queen St. BRT, expand smart traffic signals, get more two-way GO service and support active transportation initiatives.” Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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 & sourceHide (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
EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Attract investment, support local businesses and create good jobs in Brampton. Attract investment, support local businesses and create good jobs in Brampton. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “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	Santos wants to attract better-paying employers, back local businesses, and diversify the property tax base through economic development. Attract better-paying employers Keep backing local businesses Use economic development to diversify the property tax base Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs) “Attract better-paying employers, keep backing local businesses that give our neighbourhoods their character, and support economic development to diversify our property tax base.” Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “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	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Santos's plan: open the second hospital and cancer care centre, build the Embleton Recreation Centre, and plan for a third hospital. Open the second hospital and the cancer care centre Build the Embleton Recreation Centre Plan for a third hospital “Open the second hospital and cancer care centre, build the Embleton Recreation Centre, and plan for a third hospital.” (several paragraphs) Source: Our Platform \| Rowena Santos for City Councillor Confidence:High Keep advocating for the province to open Brampton's second hospital and cancer care centre. Keep advocating for the province to open Brampton's second hospital and cancer care centre. “I will continue advocating for the province to open Brampton’s second hospital and cancer care centre, expand primary care and build the recreation and infrastructure our growing city needs.” (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 Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Child careCan families find child care here — and afford it?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bio

Amit Dutta

No bio on record. Know something?

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No bio on record. Know something?

Khimani Williams

No bio on record. Know something?

Romolo Tantalo

No bio on record. Know something?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No bio on record. Know something?

Staceyann Brooks

No bio on record. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No bio on record. Know something?

Tejpal Sidhu

No bio on record. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No bio on record. Know something?

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Amit Dutta

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Khimani Williams

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Romolo Tantalo

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Santos would push for more housing that families, seniors and young adults can afford, while protecting neighbourhood character.

More housing affordable for families, seniors and young adults
Keep revitalizing downtown
Protect the character of neighbourhoods

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“Push for more housing that families, seniors, and young adults can afford, and keep revitalizing downtown while protecting the character of our neighbourhoods.”

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

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?

Amit Dutta

No website or social media listed

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

Spend responsibly at city hall with transparency on how tax money is used.

Spend responsibly at city hall with transparency on how tax money is used.

“I will focus on responsible spending at city hall and greater transparency around how taxpayer money is used.”

(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

Dutta would ensure residents receive fair value and transparency for every tax dollar.

Fair value for taxes
Transparency for every tax dollar

“Ensuring residents receive fair value and transparency for every tax dollar.”

(a page or more)

Source: Elect - Amit Dutta

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No website or social media listed

Freeze the property tax.

Freeze the property tax.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“My priorities will be freezing property tax, parking issues and solutions in my ward, proper use of land available in my ward as its (a) mix of highrise and subdivisions.”

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

Confidence:High

Khimani Williams

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Romolo Tantalo

No website or social media listed

Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents.

Question spending, look for waste and stay accountable to residents.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“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

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Santos would keep finding savings before asking residents to pay more, and fight for Brampton's fair share of senior-government funding.

Find savings before asking residents to pay more
Fight for Brampton's fair share of provincial and federal funding
Ensure every dollar spent returns real value

Show their words & source (several paragraphs)

“Continue to find savings before asking you to pay more, fight for Brampton's fair share of provincial and federal funding, and ensure every dollar spent returns real value.”

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

Push responsible spending, transparency and reasonable fees for taxpayer value.

Push responsible spending, transparency and reasonable fees for taxpayer value.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Affordability will be a priority. Rising property taxes and municipal fees affect homeowners, businesses and tenants, because increasing ownership costs can also put pressure on rents. I will advocate for responsible spending, transparency, reasonable fees and better value for taxpayers.”

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

Confidence:High

Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Emergency services

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

Amit Dutta

No website or social media listed

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

Take stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety.

Take stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety.

“Public safety is a priority, including stronger action on speeding, dangerous driving, crime and neighbourhood safety.”

(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

Dutta would support safer communities and improve quality of life for local families in Wards 1 & 5.

Safer communities
Improve quality of life for local families

“Supporting safer communities and improving quality of life for local families.”

(a page or more)

Source: Elect - Amit Dutta

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No website or social media listed

Recruit more police and add patrols to fight crime and stunt driving.

Recruit more police and add patrols to fight crime and stunt driving.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“More police recruitment and patrols to fight crime and stunt driving in neighbourhoods.”

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

Confidence:High

Khimani Williams

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Romolo Tantalo

No website or social media listed

Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.

Properly fund core services including Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“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

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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

Push faster police response and stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime.

Push faster police response and stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime.

“I will keep pushing for faster police response, stronger action on break-ins and neighbourhood crime, safer roads, and effective bylaw enforcement.”

(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

Santos promises faster police response to break-ins, more traffic calming where asked, and targeted enforcement on repeat offenders.

Faster police response to break-ins and suspicious activity
More traffic calming in spots residents request
Targeted enforcement on repeat offenders

“Faster police response to break-ins and suspicious activity, more traffic calming where you've asked, and targeted enforcement on repeat offenders.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

Work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods.

Work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“I will support seniors, advocate for more child-care spaces and faster approvals, and work for safer roads, parks and neighbourhoods.”

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

Confidence:High

Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Amit Dutta

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Khimani Williams

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Romolo Tantalo

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Advance the downtown LRT, Queen Street BRT, better local transit and expanded GO service.

Advance the downtown LRT, Queen Street BRT, better local transit and expanded GO service.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“I will advance the downtown LRT and Queen Street BRT, improve local transit and traffic flow, and support expanded GO service.”

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

Confidence:High

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Government

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

Amit Dutta

No website or social media listed

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

Enforce against unsafe/illegal/overcrowded rentals while treating rule-following landlords fairly.

Enforce against unsafe/illegal/overcrowded rentals while treating rule-following landlords fairly.

“I support strong enforcement against unsafe, illegal and overcrowded rental properties, while ensuring responsible landlords and tenants are treated fairly.”

(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

Dutta pledges open communication: staying accessible and listening directly to resident concerns.

Staying accessible
Listening directly to resident concerns

“Staying accessible and listening directly to resident concerns.”

(a page or more)

Source: Elect - Amit Dutta

Confidence:High

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Gagandeep Singh Atwal

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Khimani Williams

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Romolo Tantalo

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Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Staceyann Brooks

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Tajinder Singh Bhinder

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Make city hall listen, communicate clearly and solve problems with residents.

Make city hall listen, communicate clearly and solve problems with residents.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“I also want stronger relationships between city hall and residents. City government should listen, communicate clearly and solve problems.”

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

Confidence:High

Tejpal Sidhu

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Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

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?

Amit Dutta

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Dutta would improve roads, parks, public spaces and community services.

Better roads and parks
Better public spaces
Better community services

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“Improving roads, parks, public spaces, and community services.”

Source: Elect - Amit Dutta

Confidence:High

Gagandeep Singh Atwal

No website or social media listed

Fix parking issues and put ward land to proper use.

Fix parking issues and put ward land to proper use.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“parking issues and solutions in my ward”

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

Confidence:High

Khimani Williams

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Romolo Tantalo

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Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Santos would build the downtown LRT and Queen St. BRT, expand smart signals, push two-way GO service, and support active transport.

Build the downtown LRT and Queen Street BRT
Expand smart traffic signals
More two-way GO service; support active transportation initiatives

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“Build the downtown LRT and Queen St. BRT, expand smart traffic signals, get more two-way GO service and support active transportation initiatives.”

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

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Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

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Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

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.

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“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?

Amit Dutta

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Gagandeep Singh Atwal

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Khimani Williams

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Romolo Tantalo

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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

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Santos wants to attract better-paying employers, back local businesses, and diversify the property tax base through economic development.

Attract better-paying employers
Keep backing local businesses
Use economic development to diversify the property tax base

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“Attract better-paying employers, keep backing local businesses that give our neighbourhoods their character, and support economic development to diversify our property tax base.”

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

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Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

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Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Amit Dutta

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Gagandeep Singh Atwal

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Khimani Williams

No website or social media listed

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Romolo Tantalo

No website or social media listed

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Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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Staceyann Brooks

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tajinder Singh Bhinder

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tejpal Sidhu

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Tracy Ann Pepe

No website or social media listed

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Healthcare

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

Amit Dutta

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Gagandeep Singh Atwal

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Khimani Williams

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Romolo Tantalo

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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

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

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

Santos's plan: open the second hospital and cancer care centre, build the Embleton Recreation Centre, and plan for a third hospital.

Open the second hospital and the cancer care centre
Build the Embleton Recreation Centre
Plan for a third hospital

“Open the second hospital and cancer care centre, build the Embleton Recreation Centre, and plan for a third hospital.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Our Platform | Rowena Santos for City Councillor

Confidence:High

Keep advocating for the province to open Brampton's second hospital and cancer care centre.

Keep advocating for the province to open Brampton's second hospital and cancer care centre.

“I will continue advocating for the province to open Brampton’s second hospital and cancer care centre, expand primary care and build the recreation and infrastructure our growing city needs.”

(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

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Child care

Can families find child care here — and afford it?

Rowena Santos Elected (official result)

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Results source: City of Brampton — 2026 Municipal Election Official Results Summary, certified by City Clerk Genevieve Scharback, dated Oct 30, 2026

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