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Councillor, Regional - Wards 1, 5 · Brampton
4 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.
| Issue | Idris Orughu No website or social media listed | Paul Vicente✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed | Pooja Walia No website or social media listed | Steven Lee 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? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Orughu would enforce rules on illegal rentals and overcrowding, speed approvals for safe legal housing and align growth with services.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Enforce rules on illegal rentals and overcrowding” Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton Confidence:High | Expand housing options and affordable housing, and work with partners on homelessness.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I will expand housing options, support seniors, increase affordable housing, and work with provincial and regional partners to address homelessness.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Advocate for affordable homes and no property-tax increases until residents see results.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Affordable housing Families are being priced out of the city they built. I will advocate for affordable homes and no property tax increases until residents see results.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Legalize missing-middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, small apartments) and build affordable homes near transit.
“My top priority is to address the housing crisis. We must allow the construction of missing middle housing — duplexes, triplexes and small apartments (two- to four-storeys). Adding small-scale apartments could greatly address the overcrowding in neighbourhood homes and would provide more options for people to live in Brampton. We should build more affordable housing around transit hubs to avoid increasing congestion.” (a few sentences) Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High Lee would expand missing-middle housing — duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes — plus small-scale intensification near transit corridors.
“Increase the share of residential areas that can be built as duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes to create more housing and the 'Missing Middle Housing' Brampton needs.” (a page or more) Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5 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. Orughu says $370M in city spending needs better oversight, and would launch an independent audit plus a public spending dashboard.
“Don't let a 0% tax increase "Election Gimmick" hide the $370 Million Truth.” (a page or more) Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton Confidence:High Record: his petition/deputation stopped a proposed 1.5% tax increase for 2026/2027.
“Presenting a resident petition and deputation at City Hall that successfully stopped a proposed 1.5% tax increase for 2026/2027.” (one sentence) Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Protect competitive property taxes while securing infrastructure funding and value per dollar.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I will protect Brampton’s competitive property taxes while securing infrastructure funding and delivering value for every tax dollar.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Walia would support practical approaches that help make life more affordable.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Supporting practical approaches that help make life more affordable for Brampton residents and families.” Source: poojawalia.ca Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Orughu wants more frontline community-safety presence where needed, with every safety dollar tied to real results.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Increase frontline community safety presence where needed” Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton Confidence:High | Strengthen bylaw enforcement, rental safety and proactive road/traffic enforcement.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I will strengthen bylaw enforcement, improve rental safety, and support proactive road and traffic enforcement to keep communities safe.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Walia would work toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Working toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure in their community.” Source: poojawalia.ca Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Advance the LRT extension, downtown transit hub, Queen Street BRT and two-way 15-minute GO service.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I have championed transit and will advance the LRT extension, a downtown transit hub, Queen Street BRT, and two-way, 15-minute GO train service.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Push more buses, better transit/infrastructure and free passes for residents over 60.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“Better transit and infrastructure Wards 1 and 5 need reliable, connected transit that keeps pace with growth. I will advocate for more buses and free passes for residents over 60.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Invest in transit: reverse cuts, integrate the Hurontario LRT, roll out Zum and BRT.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)“I want to invest in Brampton’s transit network. I want to reverse the cuts made by the previous council and end wasteful spending on Argo. Brampton must continue to build out its system to help combat congestion and improve connectivity to the rest of our region. We must ensure the Hurontario LRT is successfully integrated into Brampton, continue to roll out Zum and bus rapid transit projects.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High |
| 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. Orughu would publish a public spending dashboard, require competitive bidding on large contracts and audit major projects.
“Publish a public spending dashboard so residents can track where money goes” (a page or more) Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton Confidence:High Publish a public spending dashboard for full transparency on taxpayer dollars.
“Implement a public spending dashboard to deliver full transparency for taxpayer dollars.” (one sentence) Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 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. Walia would promote transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed.
“Promoting transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed and spent.” (one sentence) Source: poojawalia.ca Confidence:High Vote for an independent auditor general and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.
“Transparency and accountability Brampton deserves an independent auditor general. I will vote for one and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.” (a few sentences) Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Lee backs an independent auditor general, an open contracting portal, tougher penalties for officials and a council code of conduct.
“Introduce stiffer penalties for violating rules by elected officials and create a code of conduct to set standards of behaviour for council members.” (a page or more) Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5 Confidence:High Create an independent auditor general with contract scrutiny and conflict-of-interest penalties.
“We need policies to protect against corruption and mismanagement, including an independent auditor general, scrutiny over contracts and penalties for failing to disclose conflicts of interest.” (one sentence) Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Orughu puts repairs first: roads, parks and public spaces maintained and delayed projects finished before money goes to new expansions.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Prioritize repairs for roads, parks, and public spaces” Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Lee would restore Brampton Transit funding, complete the Queen Street BRT and integrate the Hurontario LRT into the network.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Complete the Queen Street BRT project to deliver effective transit along the corridor.” Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5 Confidence:High |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Walia would support local entrepreneurs and small businesses that drive Brampton's economy.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses that help drive Brampton's economy and community.” Source: poojawalia.ca Confidence:High | Lee would build Brampton's economy on locally-owned small businesses, rezoning neighbourhoods for small commercial uses.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Brampton needs to build its local economy with a strong foundation of small businesses.” Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5 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? |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Deliver Brampton's second hospital, plan a third, add long-term care homes and the first hospice.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“I will deliver Brampton’s second hospital, plan a third, build more long-term care homes, and establish our first hospice.” Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026 Confidence:High | Walia would advocate for stronger healthcare support and better access to care.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Advocating for stronger healthcare support and better access to care for people across our community.” Source: poojawalia.ca Confidence:High | 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? |
| 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? |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Lee wants Brampton's trails and bike lanes linked into a real network, more bike parking, wider sidewalks, and no lane removals.
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Connect Brampton's network of trails and bike lanes to flesh out our network and make it easier to get from one part of the city to another by bike or other forms of active transportation.” Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5 Confidence:High |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
Bio
Idris Orughu
No bio on record. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No bio on record. Know something?
Steven Lee
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Orughu would enforce rules on illegal rentals and overcrowding, speed approvals for safe legal housing and align growth with services.
- Enforce rules on illegal rentals and overcrowding
- Speed up approvals for safe, legal housing
- Align growth with infrastructure and services
- Support development that creates jobs and livable communities
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Enforce rules on illegal rentals and overcrowding”
Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton
Confidence:High
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Expand housing options and affordable housing, and work with partners on homelessness.
- Expand housing options and affordable housing, and work with partners on homelessness.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will expand housing options, support seniors, increase affordable housing, and work with provincial and regional partners to address homelessness.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Advocate for affordable homes and no property-tax increases until residents see results.
- Advocate for affordable homes and no property-tax increases until residents see results.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Affordable housing Families are being priced out of the city they built. I will advocate for affordable homes and no property tax increases until residents see results.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Legalize missing-middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, small apartments) and build affordable homes near transit.
- Legalize missing-middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, small apartments) and build affordable homes near transit.
“My top priority is to address the housing crisis. We must allow the construction of missing middle housing — duplexes, triplexes and small apartments (two- to four-storeys). Adding small-scale apartments could greatly address the overcrowding in neighbourhood homes and would provide more options for people to live in Brampton. We should build more affordable housing around transit hubs to avoid increasing congestion.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Lee would expand missing-middle housing — duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes — plus small-scale intensification near transit corridors.
- Allow duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes across more residential areas
- Re-zone 2-4 storey apartments along major corridors with transit access
- Review and reform the planning process for timely housing approvals
- Invest in shelters and social housing
“Increase the share of residential areas that can be built as duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes to create more housing and the 'Missing Middle Housing' Brampton needs.”
(a page or more)
Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5
Confidence:High
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Orughu says $370M in city spending needs better oversight, and would launch an independent audit plus a public spending dashboard.
- Independent financial audit of major city projects
- Public spending dashboard so residents can track where money goes
- Competitive bidding for all large contracts
- Limits on executive salary increases and severance payouts
“Don't let a 0% tax increase "Election Gimmick" hide the $370 Million Truth.”
(a page or more)
Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton
Confidence:High
Record: his petition/deputation stopped a proposed 1.5% tax increase for 2026/2027.
- Record: his petition/deputation stopped a proposed 1.5% tax increase for 2026/2027.
“Presenting a resident petition and deputation at City Hall that successfully stopped a proposed 1.5% tax increase for 2026/2027.”
(one sentence)
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Protect competitive property taxes while securing infrastructure funding and value per dollar.
- Protect competitive property taxes while securing infrastructure funding and value per dollar.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will protect Brampton’s competitive property taxes while securing infrastructure funding and delivering value for every tax dollar.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Walia would support practical approaches that help make life more affordable.
- Practical approaches to affordability
- Help make life more affordable for Brampton residents and families
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Supporting practical approaches that help make life more affordable for Brampton residents and families.”
Source: poojawalia.ca
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Orughu wants more frontline community-safety presence where needed, with every safety dollar tied to real results.
- Increase frontline community safety presence where needed
- Safety spending must show real results
- Support programs that reduce violence, impaired driving and crime
- Better coordination between city services and community groups
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Increase frontline community safety presence where needed”
Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton
Confidence:High
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Strengthen bylaw enforcement, rental safety and proactive road/traffic enforcement.
- Strengthen bylaw enforcement, rental safety and proactive road/traffic enforcement.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will strengthen bylaw enforcement, improve rental safety, and support proactive road and traffic enforcement to keep communities safe.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Walia would work toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure.
- A safer Brampton
- Residents, families and seniors feel secure in their community
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Working toward a safer Brampton where residents, families and seniors feel secure in their community.”
Source: poojawalia.ca
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Advance the LRT extension, downtown transit hub, Queen Street BRT and two-way 15-minute GO service.
- Advance the LRT extension, downtown transit hub, Queen Street BRT and two-way 15-minute GO service.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I have championed transit and will advance the LRT extension, a downtown transit hub, Queen Street BRT, and two-way, 15-minute GO train service.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Push more buses, better transit/infrastructure and free passes for residents over 60.
- Push more buses, better transit/infrastructure and free passes for residents over 60.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“Better transit and infrastructure Wards 1 and 5 need reliable, connected transit that keeps pace with growth. I will advocate for more buses and free passes for residents over 60.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Invest in transit: reverse cuts, integrate the Hurontario LRT, roll out Zum and BRT.
- Invest in transit: reverse cuts, integrate the Hurontario LRT, roll out Zum and BRT.
Show their words & sourceHide (a few sentences)
“I want to invest in Brampton’s transit network. I want to reverse the cuts made by the previous council and end wasteful spending on Argo. Brampton must continue to build out its system to help combat congestion and improve connectivity to the rest of our region. We must ensure the Hurontario LRT is successfully integrated into Brampton, continue to roll out Zum and bus rapid transit projects.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Orughu would publish a public spending dashboard, require competitive bidding on large contracts and audit major projects.
- Public spending dashboard for full transparency
- Competitive bidding for all large contracts
- Independent financial audit of major city projects
- Scrutinize sole-sourced contracts
“Publish a public spending dashboard so residents can track where money goes”
(a page or more)
Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton
Confidence:High
Publish a public spending dashboard for full transparency on taxpayer dollars.
- Publish a public spending dashboard for full transparency on taxpayer dollars.
“Implement a public spending dashboard to deliver full transparency for taxpayer dollars.”
(one sentence)
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Walia would promote transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed.
- Transparency, responsibility and accountability
- In how public funds are managed and spent
“Promoting transparency, responsibility and accountability in how public funds are managed and spent.”
(one sentence)
Source: poojawalia.ca
Confidence:High
Vote for an independent auditor general and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.
- Vote for an independent auditor general and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.
“Transparency and accountability Brampton deserves an independent auditor general. I will vote for one and hold council accountable for every tax dollar.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Lee backs an independent auditor general, an open contracting portal, tougher penalties for officials and a council code of conduct.
- Create an independent Municipal Auditor General
- Open contracting portal for transparency on municipal spending
- Stiffer penalties for violating rules by elected officials and a council code of conduct
- Ranked ballot and voter guides to strengthen local democracy
“Introduce stiffer penalties for violating rules by elected officials and create a code of conduct to set standards of behaviour for council members.”
(a page or more)
Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5
Confidence:High
Create an independent auditor general with contract scrutiny and conflict-of-interest penalties.
- Create an independent auditor general with contract scrutiny and conflict-of-interest penalties.
“We need policies to protect against corruption and mismanagement, including an independent auditor general, scrutiny over contracts and penalties for failing to disclose conflicts of interest.”
(one sentence)
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Orughu puts repairs first: roads, parks and public spaces maintained and delayed projects finished before money goes to new expansions.
- Prioritize repairs for roads, parks and public spaces
- Maintenance schedules with public timelines
- Redirect funding to finish delayed or incomplete projects
- Basic services before new expansions
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Prioritize repairs for roads, parks, and public spaces”
Source: Idris Orughu Clean Up Brampton
Confidence:High
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Lee would restore Brampton Transit funding, complete the Queen Street BRT and integrate the Hurontario LRT into the network.
- Restore and defend funding for Brampton Transit
- Complete the Queen Street BRT project
- Roll out true bus rapid transit with dedicated lanes and better ticketing
- Connect transit hubs so the Gateway Terminal isn't a dead-end
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Complete the Queen Street BRT project to deliver effective transit along the corridor.”
Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Walia would support local entrepreneurs and small businesses that drive Brampton's economy.
- Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Help drive Brampton's economy and community
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses that help drive Brampton's economy and community.”
Source: poojawalia.ca
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Lee would build Brampton's economy on locally-owned small businesses, rezoning neighbourhoods for small commercial uses.
- Rezone neighbourhood areas for small commercial businesses and professional services
- Support existing businesses to expand and foster local talent
- Give Brampton a clear economic vision to build investor confidence
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Brampton needs to build its local economy with a strong foundation of small businesses.”
Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Deliver Brampton's second hospital, plan a third, add long-term care homes and the first hospice.
- Deliver Brampton's second hospital, plan a third, add long-term care homes and the first hospice.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“I will deliver Brampton’s second hospital, plan a third, build more long-term care homes, and establish our first hospice.”
Source: Meet the Candidates: Brampton regional council Wards 1 and 5 (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 8, 2026
Confidence:High
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Walia would advocate for stronger healthcare support and better access to care.
- Stronger healthcare support
- Better access to care for people across our community
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Advocating for stronger healthcare support and better access to care for people across our community.”
Source: poojawalia.ca
Confidence:High
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Idris Orughu
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Pooja Walia
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Steven Lee
No website or social media listed
Lee wants Brampton's trails and bike lanes linked into a real network, more bike parking, wider sidewalks, and no lane removals.
- Connect the trail and bike-lane network for real cross-city cycling routes
- More bike parking at transit hubs, stores and medical facilities
- Expand sidewalks and multi-use paths
- Oppose removal of bike lanes the city already invested in
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“Connect Brampton's network of trails and bike lanes to flesh out our network and make it easier to get from one part of the city to another by bike or other forms of active transportation.”
Source: Platform — Steven Lee for Brampton Regional Council Wards 1 & 5
Confidence:High
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Idris Orughu
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Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
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Pooja Walia
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Steven Lee
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Idris Orughu
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Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
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Pooja Walia
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Steven Lee
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Idris Orughu
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Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
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Pooja Walia
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Steven Lee
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Idris Orughu
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Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
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Pooja Walia
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Steven Lee
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Child care
Can families find child care here — and afford it?
Idris Orughu
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Paul Vicente ✓Elected (official result)
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Pooja Walia
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Steven Lee
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