Candidate for Mayor
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Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 17 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Somal's housing priority is building more homes faster by reducing approval delays.
“More homes, built faster.”
Source: Sandeep Somal For Mayor (campaign site) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Somal would create an independent auditor general, reinvest savings in services and keep property taxes frozen.
“I'd establish an independent auditor general to review spending, identify waste, and improve accountability. Savings would be reinvested into essential services while keeping property taxes frozen.”
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Source: Who's running for mayor in Brampton? Get to know what the candidates care about (CBC Peel questionnaire, via europesays mirror) · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Somal runs on affordability and responsible spending: stable costs, less waste, and better accountability in city budgets.
“I'm running for Mayor to improve city services, support families, and keep costs under control.”
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Source: Sandeep Somal For Mayor (campaign site) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Somal's safer-neighbourhoods plank focuses on upkeep, enforcement and local quality of life.
“Clean, well-maintained communities.”
Source: Sandeep Somal For Mayor (campaign site) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Somal would review Brampton's busiest routes, add signal priority and an east-west bus corridor, and target 85% on-time performance.
“cutting service to address declining ridership would only make that problem worse.”
(reported remarks)
Source: Brampton Transit's bumpy ride: falling ridership, service reductions and revenue shortfalls (The Pointer, via europesays mirror) · October 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Improve transit and support responsible density near existing infrastructure so growth funds services.
“I will address infrastructure pressures by improving transit, supporting responsible density near existing infrastructure and ensuring growth contributes to the services it requires.”
(one sentence)
Source: Meet the candidates running to be Brampton's next mayor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 7, 2026
Confidence:High
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Somal wants faster permits and service delivery, plus more affordable recreation and community spaces for kids and families.
“Let's make Brampton work better for the people who live here.”
Source: Sandeep Somal For Mayor (campaign site) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Take an active municipal role on the healthcare shortage: hospital capacity, primary/aftercare, TMU School of Medicine.
“Finally, I want Brampton to take a more active role in addressing our health care shortage by advocating for greater hospital capacity, expanding access to primary and aftercare services and working with TMU’s School of Medicine and health care partners to create opportunities for health care professionals to train, establish their careers and remain in Brampton.”
Source: Meet the candidates running to be Brampton's next mayor (Brampton Guardian, Graeme Frisque) · October 7, 2026
Confidence:High
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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Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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Can families find child care here — and afford it?
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Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Every one is logged and answered, and corrections about a candidate’s own positions get priority.