Housing
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← Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
Rakesh Sharma
Candidate for Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
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?
Sharma pledges disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste.
- Disciplined budgeting
- Transparency and accountability
- End unnecessary waste
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“Disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste.”
Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Sharma pledges safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods, with the resources first responders need.
- Safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods
- Resources first responders need
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“Safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods, with the resources our first responders need.”
Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8
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?
Sharma pledges open communication, accessibility and engagement so every voice is heard.
- Open communication and accessibility
- Engagement so every voice is heard
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“Open communication, accessibility and engagement so every voice is heard.”
Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Sharma pledges better infrastructure, improved traffic and sustainable development for future generations.
- Better infrastructure
- Improved traffic
- Sustainable development for future generations
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“Better infrastructure, improved traffic and sustainable development for future generations.”
Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Sharma pledges to remove barriers and support responsible economic growth in Wards 7 & 8.
- Remove barriers for local businesses
- Support responsible economic growth
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“Removing barriers and supporting responsible economic growth in our community.”
Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8
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?
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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?
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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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