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Keval Shah
Candidate for Councillor, City - Wards 2, 6
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What 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.
Shah would push for a Value for Money Audit across all city departments.
- Value for Money Audit across all city departments
- Fix the spending problem at its root
- Rather than asking for more from your wallet every year
“I will push for a Value for Money Audit across all city departments. We must fix the spending problem at its root rather than asking for more from your wallet every year.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Keval Shah for Brampton Council | Wards 2 & 6
Confidence:High
Shah proposes a lower or full property tax exemption for seniors aged 65+ on low incomes.
- Lower Or Full Property Tax Exemption for principal residents aged 65+
- Family income below $50,000 per year
- Protect our seniors from displacement
“I am proposing a Lower Or Full Property Tax Exemption for seniors (65+) for their principal residence, provided their total family income is below $50,000 pa. We must protect our seniors from displacement.”
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Source: Keval Shah for Brampton Council | Wards 2 & 6
Confidence:High
Manage property taxes responsibly so residents get value for what they pay.
- Manage property taxes responsibly so residents get value for what they pay.
“I will also focus on responsible property-tax management, ensuring that spending is carefully evaluated and that residents receive value for the taxes they pay.”
(one sentence)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 2 and 6 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Shah wants more officers patrolling neighborhoods, redistributing the $837M police budget to frontline safety.
- More officers on the road patrolling our neighborhoods
- Rather than behind desks at headquarters
- Redistribute the $837M police budget to prioritize frontline safety
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“We need more officers on the road patrolling our neighborhoods, rather than behind desks at headquarters. We need a redistribution of our $837M police budget to prioritize frontline safety.”
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?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Push independent review of city spending and the police budget so residents see where money goes.
- Push independent review of city spending and the police budget so residents see where money goes.
“I will push for greater transparency and independent review of city spending and the police budget, where appropriate, so residents can better understand how their tax dollars are being used.”
(one sentence)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 2 and 6 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Shah wants practical enforcement and lower bureaucracy in the rental licensing program.
- A Common Sense approach to RRL
- Practical enforcement, lower bureaucracy
- Fair policies that support responsible landlords
“We need practical enforcement, lower bureaucracy, and fair policies that support responsible landlords while addressing real community concerns.”
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Source: Keval Shah for Brampton Council | Wards 2 & 6
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Shah says better infrastructure and smarter planning must be a priority for Wards 2 and 6.
- Traffic congestion
- Better infrastructure, smarter planning
- Stronger local economic development must become a priority for Wards 2 and 6
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“Better infrastructure, smarter planning, and stronger local economic development must become a priority for Wards 2 and 6.”
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?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Shah would demand immediate construction on the Peel Memorial expansion.
- Demanding immediate construction on the Peel Memorial expansion
- Strict Turnaround Times (TATs) for all city-level approvals
- Hold provincial and hospital partners accountable for the 5-year delay
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“I will demand construction start immediately with strict Turnaround Times (TATs) for all city-level approvals. We must hold provincial and hospital partners accountable for the 5-year delay.”
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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