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Councillor, Regional - Wards 7, 8 · Brampton

6 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.

Bio

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Aman Sharma

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Tackle overcrowded houses and driveways, and seniors' affordable housing.

  • Tackle overcrowded houses and driveways, and seniors' affordable housing.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Overcrowded houses and driveways”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Pragash organized opposition to the Cottrelle/McVean tower rezoning, saying residents welcome development closer to their own height.

  • Organized Oct 14 protest against controversial zoning amendments at Cottrelle Blvd and McVean
  • Raised construction and safety concerns for neighbours and Calderstone Middle School students
  • Wants the project stopped in its current form
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“If the developer wants to put something similar to our residents, our height, we are more than welcome and will encourage that,”

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

Confidence:High

Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Keep pushing affordable housing as a regional priority.

  • Keep pushing affordable housing as a regional priority.
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“If re-elected as regional councillor, Rod Power will continue championing the needs of Brampton residents, focusing on accessible health care, affordable housing, safer neighbourhoods and reliable regional services.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Vedaant Vyas

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Taxes & spending

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

Aman Sharma

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Treat skyrocketing property taxes as a top issue.

  • Treat skyrocketing property taxes as a top issue.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Skyrocketing property taxes”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Anil Sahajpal

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Sahajpal pledges strict control of property tax and crime, and best use of tax dollars.

  • Strict control of property tax & crime
  • Fiscal responsibility: best use of tax payers' dollars
  • 25 years of finance & administrative experience
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“Strict control of property tax & crime.”

Source: Anil Sahajpal | Regional Councillor Candidate | Wards 7 & 8 Brampton

Confidence:High

Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Emergency services

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

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Sahajpal commits to building safer communities for all residents of Wards 7 & 8.

  • Building safer communities for all residents
  • More focus on youth & senior needs
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“Focused on building safer communities for all residents.”

Source: Anil Sahajpal | Regional Councillor Candidate | Wards 7 & 8 Brampton

Confidence:High

Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Act on public safety and traffic/road safety for families.

  • Act on public safety and traffic/road safety for families.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I will continue working on issues that directly affect families, including traffic and road safety, infrastructure, stormwater and flooding concerns, parks and recreation, public safety, environmental protection, housing and community services.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Promote community safety and safer neighbourhoods.

  • Promote community safety and safer neighbourhoods.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“His priorities include advocating for effective regional services, promoting community safety, supporting local initiatives and ensuring accountability and transparency.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Vedaant Vyas

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Aman Sharma

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

Sharma says true leadership means being on the ground, listening to the community and taking decisive action.

  • Leadership grounded in listening and decisive action
  • A Brampton built on transparency and accountability
“True leadership means being on the ground, listening to the community, and taking decisive action to deliver results.”

(a page or more)

Source: Aman Sharma for Brampton Regional Councillor W7 & W8

Confidence:High

Sharma pledges his work ethic, integrity and dedication to City Hall for a Brampton that works for everyone.

  • Work ethic, integrity and dedication to City Hall
  • A Brampton that is safer, more affordable and working for everyone
“We can build a Brampton that is safer, more affordable, and working for everyone—but it requires a movement built on transparency and accountability.”

(a page or more)

Source: Aman Sharma for Brampton Regional Councillor W7 & W8

Confidence:High

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Anil Sahajpal

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Sahajpal promises transparent, accountable and collaborative governance for Wards 7 & 8.

  • Transparent, accountable & collaborative governance
  • Quick turnaround for resident issues
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“Transparent, accountable & collaborative governance.”

Source: Anil Sahajpal | Regional Councillor Candidate | Wards 7 & 8 Brampton

Confidence:High

Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Improve transparency and accountability and give residents real participation in decisions.

  • Improve transparency and accountability and give residents real participation in decisions.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“My priorities will be to make sure residents are heard, improve transparency and accountability, strengthen communication between residents and the city, and advocate for responsible development that respects established neighbourhoods.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Stay accessible and turn resident concerns into action; ensure accountability and transparency.

  • Stay accessible and turn resident concerns into action; ensure accountability and transparency.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Rod is committed to remain accessible to residents, while turning concerns into meaningful action. He’ll continue advocating for Wards 7 and 8 while working collaboratively toward a Brampton where families can thrive, businesses can grow and every resident feels supported, included and connected to their community.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Vedaant Vyas

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Aman Sharma

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Fix speed bumps, parking, broken street lights and road planning.

  • Fix speed bumps, parking, broken street lights and road planning.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Speed bumps - Parking issues”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Address traffic, road safety, infrastructure, stormwater and flooding.

  • Address traffic, road safety, infrastructure, stormwater and flooding.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I will continue working on issues that directly affect families, including traffic and road safety, infrastructure, stormwater and flooding concerns, parks and recreation, public safety, environmental protection, housing and community services.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Aman Sharma

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Sharma draws on 10+ years as a local small business owner, citing rising costs and safety pressures.

  • 10+ years running a local signs and printing business
  • Families and small businesses face rising costs and safety concerns
Show their words & source (a page or more)
“I understand the exact challenges our local economy faces.”

Source: Aman Sharma for Brampton Regional Councillor W7 & W8

Confidence:High

Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Healthcare

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

Aman Sharma

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Push for Brampton's second hospital.

  • Push for Brampton's second hospital.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Second hospital”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Keep championing accessible healthcare for Brampton residents.

  • Keep championing accessible healthcare for Brampton residents.
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“If re-elected as regional councillor, Rod Power will continue championing the needs of Brampton residents, focusing on accessible health care, affordable housing, safer neighbourhoods and reliable regional services.”

Source: 2026 Brampton election: Meet the candidates for wards 7 and 8 regional councillor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Vedaant Vyas

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Growth & development

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

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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Child care

Can families find child care here — and afford it?

Aman Sharma

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Anil Sahajpal

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Christopher Soranno

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Cynthia Sri Pragash

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Rod Power Elected (official result)

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Vedaant Vyas

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