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Councillor, City - Wards 7, 8 · Brampton

7 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 7, 8, by issue
Issue	Ali Khan No website or social media listed	Ayanna Kahlon No website or social media listed	Monica Singh Soares No website or social media listed	Nayan Brahmbhatt No website or social media listed	Rakesh Sharma No website or social media listed	Ripudaman Singh Dhillon No website or social media listed	Taran ChahalElected (official result) 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?
HousingWill I be able to afford to live here?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Legalize missing-middle housing to expand the affordable supply. Legalize missing-middle housing to expand the affordable supply. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Legalize missing middle housing to expand the affordable housing supply.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Brahmbhatt says Brampton needs more houses, but wants the City to be more receptive to residents' concerns about development. Brampton needs more houses The City should be more receptive to residents' concerns Joined residents at the Oct 14 protest against the Cottrelle/McVean rezoning Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks) “needs more houses,” Source: A home in Mississauga or Brampton, at what cost? (The Pointer) · October 16, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?	Stop treating residents as a cash cow: lessen the tax burden on families. Stop treating residents as a cash cow: lessen the tax burden on families. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Stop treating residents as a cash cow: Residents are paying more in taxes (42 per cent) than on food, shelter and clothing combined (36 per cent), while only able to save 3.7 per cent. That is servitude to the ruling class. We must lessen the burden.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Grow the commercial and residential tax base to cut property taxes long-term. Grow the commercial and residential tax base to cut property taxes long-term. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “My campaign has focused on a long-term plan to reduce property taxes by expanding our commercial and residential tax base through responsible growth and development, targeting crime prevention for youth, bridging the gap between residents and their local police divisions and lastly planning safer community streets and roads across Wards 7 and 8 and the Brampton landscape.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Soares's approach: consult first, cost honestly, measure results — and never make taxpayers pay twice for avoidable mistakes. Consult first, plan properly, cost it honestly Set clear standards and measure results Report back to residents Protect taxpayers from paying twice “Listen before deciding. Plan before building. Protect taxpayers from paying twice.” (several paragraphs) Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8 Confidence:High Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share. Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share. “Affordability matters. I will scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers, fight for Brampton’s fair share from other levels of government and ensure growth is managed responsibly without sacrificing the services families depend on.” (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 Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Sharma pledges disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste. Disciplined budgeting Transparency and accountability End unnecessary waste Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste.” Source: Rakesh Sharma \| Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	Ripudaman Singh Dhillon says respect every tax dollar while investing wisely in the services residents depend on. Respect every tax dollar Invest wisely in services residents depend on Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Respect every tax dollar while investing wisely in the services residents depend on.” Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon \| City Councillor \| Brampton Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	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.” (a page or more) 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 Think we’ve got this wrong?
Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough?	Get police out of cruisers into community spaces to build police-resident relationships. Get police out of cruisers into community spaces to build police-resident relationships. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Safer neighbourhoods: Get police out of cruisers and into community spaces to build positive relationships between police and residents.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Invest in youth crime prevention, mentorship and job opportunities; bridge residents and police. Invest in youth crime prevention, mentorship and job opportunities; bridge residents and police. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Invest in youth crime prevention programs, more mentorship and job opportunities.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Push stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties. Push stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties. “Public safety must come first. I will push for stronger co-ordination with police, proactive bylaw enforcement, safer roads and practical action on repeat problem properties.” (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 Soares says residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods and leaders who listen before decisions are made. Safer neighbourhoods and cleaner communities Leaders who listen before decisions are made Fresh leadership with the heart to listen and the experience to lead “Residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods, cleaner communities, better services, responsible spending and leaders who listen before decisions are made, not after taxpayers are left paying to correct avoidable mistakes.” (several paragraphs) Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Sharma pledges safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods, with the resources first responders need. Safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods Resources first responders need Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “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	Ripudaman Singh Dhillon backs practical solutions to keep neighbourhoods safe for families, seniors and local businesses. Practical safety solutions Safe neighbourhoods for families and seniors Safety for local businesses Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Support practical solutions that help keep neighbourhoods safe for families, seniors, and local businesses.” Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon \| City Councillor \| Brampton Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	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.” (a page or more) 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 Think we’ve got this wrong?
TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Improve transit connections across the city. Improve transit connections across the city. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 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?	Create an independent auditor general so no taxpayer money is wasted or misused. Create an independent auditor general so no taxpayer money is wasted or misused. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “Independent auditor general: The basis of good governance and accountability. We need to ensure no one is wasting or misusing taxpayers’ money.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Kahlon's pitch: a new voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8. Running as a new voice for Wards 7 & 8 “A New Voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8” (a page or more) Source: Ayanna Kahlon for Brampton City Council — Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High Kahlon pitches a safer, stronger, better Brampton through thoughtful planning and evidence-based solutions. Thoughtful planning, compassionate leadership, evidence-based solutions A new voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8 “Building a safer, stronger, better Brampton together, with thoughtful planning, compassionate leadership, and a community-based approach rooted in evidence-based solutions.” (a page or more) Source: Ayanna Kahlon for Brampton City Council — Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High Think we’ve got this wrong?	Soares says confidence in the election's integrity has to come first, raising questions about Brampton's voting safeguards. Confidence in the election's integrity 'has to come first' Questions Brampton's safeguards against duplicate voting Says voters have no idea what safeguards are in place Show their words & sourceHide (reported remarks) “Confidence in the integrity of the election has to come first.” Source: ‘A culture of corruption’: One voter card, many polling options; Brampton candidates question how City Hall plans to stop duplicate voting · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High	Brahmbhatt is eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation and their solutions. Eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation Hear what solutions they have to the problems they are facing Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Nayan Brahmbhatt is eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation and to hear what solutions they have to the problems they are facing.” Source: Home - Nayan Brahmbhatt Confidence:High	Sharma pledges open communication, accessibility and engagement so every voice is heard. Open communication and accessibility Engagement so every voice is heard Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Open communication, accessibility and engagement so every voice is heard.” Source: Rakesh Sharma \| Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	Ripudaman Singh Dhillon pledges open, responsible leadership that earns trust through action and keeps taxpayers informed. Open, responsible leadership Earn trust through action Keep taxpayers informed Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Residents deserve open, responsible leadership that earns trust through action and keeps taxpayers informed.” Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon \| City Councillor \| Brampton Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	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. Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences) “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 & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed?	Fix roads and traffic: smarter signal timing, repairs done right, better snow clearing. Fix roads and traffic: smarter signal timing, repairs done right, better snow clearing. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Fix roads and traffic: Fight for smarter traffic signal timing, road repairs done right the first time, and better snow clearing.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Sharma pledges better infrastructure, improved traffic and sustainable development for future generations. Better infrastructure Improved traffic Sustainable development for future generations Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Better infrastructure, improved traffic and sustainable development for future generations.” Source: Rakesh Sharma \| Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	Ripudaman Singh Dhillon says growth should strengthen the community, not outpace roads, infrastructure and neighbourhoods. Growth that strengthens the community Growth not outpacing roads and infrastructure Growth not outpacing neighbourhoods Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Growth should strengthen our community — not outpace our roads, infrastructure, and neighbourhoods.” Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon \| City Councillor \| Brampton Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	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 Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “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
EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive?	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton. Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses. Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses. Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence) “I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.” Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	Sharma pledges to remove barriers and support responsible economic growth in Wards 7 & 8. Remove barriers for local businesses Support responsible economic growth Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “Removing barriers and supporting responsible economic growth in our community.” Source: Rakesh Sharma \| Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8 Confidence:High	Not reviewed yet. Know something?	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 Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more) “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
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?
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?	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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?

Bio

Ali Khan

No bio on record. Know something?

Ayanna Kahlon

No bio on record. Know something?

Monica Singh Soares

No bio on record. Know something?

Nayan Brahmbhatt

No bio on record. Know something?

Rakesh Sharma

No bio on record. Know something?

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

No bio on record. Know something?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

No bio on record. Know something?

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Ali Khan

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Ayanna Kahlon

No website or social media listed

Legalize missing-middle housing to expand the affordable supply.

Legalize missing-middle housing to expand the affordable supply.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“Legalize missing middle housing to expand the affordable housing supply.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Monica Singh Soares

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Nayan Brahmbhatt

No website or social media listed

Brahmbhatt says Brampton needs more houses, but wants the City to be more receptive to residents' concerns about development.

Brampton needs more houses
The City should be more receptive to residents' concerns
Joined residents at the Oct 14 protest against the Cottrelle/McVean rezoning

Show their words & source (reported remarks)

“needs more houses,”

Source: A home in Mississauga or Brampton, at what cost? (The Pointer) · October 16, 2026

Confidence:High

Rakesh Sharma

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

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

Ali Khan

No website or social media listed

Stop treating residents as a cash cow: lessen the tax burden on families.

Stop treating residents as a cash cow: lessen the tax burden on families.

Show their words & source (a few sentences)

“Stop treating residents as a cash cow: Residents are paying more in taxes (42 per cent) than on food, shelter and clothing combined (36 per cent), while only able to save 3.7 per cent. That is servitude to the ruling class. We must lessen the burden.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ayanna Kahlon

No website or social media listed

Grow the commercial and residential tax base to cut property taxes long-term.

Grow the commercial and residential tax base to cut property taxes long-term.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“My campaign has focused on a long-term plan to reduce property taxes by expanding our commercial and residential tax base through responsible growth and development, targeting crime prevention for youth, bridging the gap between residents and their local police divisions and lastly planning safer community streets and roads across Wards 7 and 8 and the Brampton landscape.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Monica Singh Soares

No website or social media listed

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

Soares's approach: consult first, cost honestly, measure results — and never make taxpayers pay twice for avoidable mistakes.

Consult first, plan properly, cost it honestly
Set clear standards and measure results
Report back to residents
Protect taxpayers from paying twice

“Listen before deciding. Plan before building. Protect taxpayers from paying twice.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8

Confidence:High

Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share.

Scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers and fight for Brampton's fair share.

“Affordability matters. I will scrutinize spending, protect taxpayers, fight for Brampton’s fair share from other levels of government and ensure growth is managed responsibly without sacrificing the services families depend on.”

(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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Nayan Brahmbhatt

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rakesh Sharma

No website or social media listed

Sharma pledges disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste.

Disciplined budgeting
Transparency and accountability
End unnecessary waste

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Disciplined budgeting, transparency, accountability and an end to unnecessary waste.”

Source: Rakesh Sharma | Candidate for Brampton City Council, Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

No website or social media listed

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon says respect every tax dollar while investing wisely in the services residents depend on.

Respect every tax dollar
Invest wisely in services residents depend on

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Respect every tax dollar while investing wisely in the services residents depend on.”

Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon | City Councillor | Brampton Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Taran Chahal 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.

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.”

(a page or more)

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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Emergency services

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

Ali Khan

No website or social media listed

Get police out of cruisers into community spaces to build police-resident relationships.

Get police out of cruisers into community spaces to build police-resident relationships.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“Safer neighbourhoods: Get police out of cruisers and into community spaces to build positive relationships between police and residents.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ayanna Kahlon

No website or social media listed

Invest in youth crime prevention, mentorship and job opportunities; bridge residents and police.

Invest in youth crime prevention, mentorship and job opportunities; bridge residents and police.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“Invest in youth crime prevention programs, more mentorship and job opportunities.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Monica Singh Soares

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 stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties.

Push stronger police co-ordination, proactive bylaw and action on repeat problem properties.

“Public safety must come first. I will push for stronger co-ordination with police, proactive bylaw enforcement, safer roads and practical action on repeat problem properties.”

(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

Soares says residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods and leaders who listen before decisions are made.

Safer neighbourhoods and cleaner communities
Leaders who listen before decisions are made
Fresh leadership with the heart to listen and the experience to lead

“Residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods, cleaner communities, better services, responsible spending and leaders who listen before decisions are made, not after taxpayers are left paying to correct avoidable mistakes.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Monica Singh Soares — Candidate for Brampton Ward 7 and 8

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Nayan Brahmbhatt

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rakesh Sharma

No website or social media listed

Sharma pledges safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods, with the resources first responders need.

Safer homes, parks and neighbourhoods
Resources first responders need

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“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

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

No website or social media listed

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon backs practical solutions to keep neighbourhoods safe for families, seniors and local businesses.

Practical safety solutions
Safe neighbourhoods for families and seniors
Safety for local businesses

Show their words & source (a page or more)

“Support practical solutions that help keep neighbourhoods safe for families, seniors, and local businesses.”

Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon | City Councillor | Brampton Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Taran Chahal 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.

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.”

(a page or more)

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

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Ali Khan

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Ayanna Kahlon

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Monica Singh Soares

No website or social media listed

Improve transit connections across the city.

Improve transit connections across the city.

Show their words & source (one sentence)

“I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Nayan Brahmbhatt

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Rakesh Sharma

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

No website or social media listed

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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?

Ali Khan

No website or social media listed

Create an independent auditor general so no taxpayer money is wasted or misused.

Create an independent auditor general so no taxpayer money is wasted or misused.

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“Independent auditor general: The basis of good governance and accountability. We need to ensure no one is wasting or misusing taxpayers’ money.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ayanna Kahlon

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

Kahlon's pitch: a new voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8.

Running as a new voice for Wards 7 & 8

“A New Voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8”

(a page or more)

Source: Ayanna Kahlon for Brampton City Council — Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Kahlon pitches a safer, stronger, better Brampton through thoughtful planning and evidence-based solutions.

Thoughtful planning, compassionate leadership, evidence-based solutions
A new voice for Brampton's Wards 7 & 8

“Building a safer, stronger, better Brampton together, with thoughtful planning, compassionate leadership, and a community-based approach rooted in evidence-based solutions.”

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Source: Ayanna Kahlon for Brampton City Council — Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

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Monica Singh Soares

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Soares says confidence in the election's integrity has to come first, raising questions about Brampton's voting safeguards.

Confidence in the election's integrity 'has to come first'
Questions Brampton's safeguards against duplicate voting
Says voters have no idea what safeguards are in place

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“Confidence in the integrity of the election has to come first.”

Source: ‘A culture of corruption’: One voter card, many polling options; Brampton candidates question how City Hall plans to stop duplicate voting · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Nayan Brahmbhatt

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Brahmbhatt is eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation and their solutions.

Eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation
Hear what solutions they have to the problems they are facing

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“Nayan Brahmbhatt is eager to listen to the needs of the youth generation and to hear what solutions they have to the problems they are facing.”

Source: Home - Nayan Brahmbhatt

Confidence:High

Rakesh Sharma

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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

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

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Ripudaman Singh Dhillon pledges open, responsible leadership that earns trust through action and keeps taxpayers informed.

Open, responsible leadership
Earn trust through action
Keep taxpayers informed

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“Residents deserve open, responsible leadership that earns trust through action and keeps taxpayers informed.”

Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon | City Councillor | Brampton Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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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?

Ali Khan

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Fix roads and traffic: smarter signal timing, repairs done right, better snow clearing.

Fix roads and traffic: smarter signal timing, repairs done right, better snow clearing.

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“Fix roads and traffic: Fight for smarter traffic signal timing, road repairs done right the first time, and better snow clearing.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Ayanna Kahlon

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Monica Singh Soares

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Nayan Brahmbhatt

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Rakesh Sharma

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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

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

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Ripudaman Singh Dhillon says growth should strengthen the community, not outpace roads, infrastructure and neighbourhoods.

Growth that strengthens the community
Growth not outpacing roads and infrastructure
Growth not outpacing neighbourhoods

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“Growth should strengthen our community — not outpace our roads, infrastructure, and neighbourhoods.”

Source: Ripudaman Singh Dhillon | City Councillor | Brampton Wards 7 & 8

Confidence:High

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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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?

Ali Khan

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Ayanna Kahlon

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Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton.

Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton.

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“Attract professional, commercial and academic sectors to Brampton.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Monica Singh Soares

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Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses.

Attract quality jobs closer to home and support local businesses.

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“I will also focus on attracting quality jobs closer to home, supporting local businesses, improving transit connections and making City Hall easier to navigate.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for city councillor Wards 7 and 8 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 14, 2026

Confidence:High

Nayan Brahmbhatt

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Rakesh Sharma

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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

Ripudaman Singh Dhillon

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Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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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?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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Healthcare

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

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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Growth & development

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

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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?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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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?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Taran Chahal Elected (official result)

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Child care

Can families find child care here — and afford it?

Taran Chahal 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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