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← Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
Taran Chahal
Candidate for Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8
Elected (official result)
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.
Chahal says Brampton can do better with responsible spending and real accountability.
- Responsible spending
- Real accountability
“With responsible spending and real accountability, we can do better - and we can start now.”
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Source: Taran Chahal for Brampton City Council - Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Bring finance discipline to City Hall: scrutinize spending and deliver services more efficiently.
- Bring finance discipline to City Hall: scrutinize spending and deliver services more efficiently.
“Affordability and Accountability: Bringing my finance acumen to City Hall. Make every tax dollar count, scrutinize spending, and look for opportunities to deliver services more efficiently while supporting local businesses and reducing unnecessary red tape.”
(a few sentences)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When 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.
Chahal would target speeding, improve lighting where needed, and act on neighbourhood safety concerns.
- Target speeding on streets
- Improve lighting where it's needed
- Act on neighbourhood safety concerns
“Target speeding, improve lighting where it's needed, and act on neighbourhood safety concerns.”
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Source: Taran Chahal for Brampton City Council - Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Make neighbourhoods safer with traffic calming, better lighting and agency co-ordination.
- Make neighbourhoods safer with traffic calming, better lighting and agency co-ordination.
“Safer Neighbourhoods: Address speeding through traffic calming, improve lighting where needed, and work with the appropriate agencies to respond to community safety concerns.”
(one sentence)
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 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?
Take a proactive, accountable approach to bylaw: illegal basements, parking, garbage, neglected properties.
- Take a proactive, accountable approach to bylaw: illegal basements, parking, garbage, neglected properties.
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“Property Standards and Bylaw Enforcement: Take a proactive approach to issues like illegal basements, illegal parking, garbage, and neglected properties. Ensure concerns are addressed promptly and residents receive answers.”
Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Chahal would match growth with roads and services, invest in parks and facilities, and fight for Brampton's fair share.
- Match growth with roads and services
- Invest in parks and community facilities
- Fight for Brampton's fair share
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“Match growth with roads and services, invest in parks and community facilities, and fight for Brampton's fair share.”
Source: Taran Chahal for Brampton City Council - Wards 7 & 8
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Chahal would support local businesses, cut through City red tape, and make Brampton easier to invest in.
- Support local businesses
- Cut through City red tape
- Make Brampton easier to invest in
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“Support local businesses, cut through City red tape, and make Brampton easier to invest in.”
Source: Taran Chahal 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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Think we got something wrong?
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